Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Lincoln Mark VII 0–60 Times

The Lincoln Mark VII 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Lincoln Mark VII is the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Lincoln Mark VII is the 1984 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe, which took 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Lincoln Mark VII tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.93 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.17 seconds at 82.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.0sec 1987 LSC Coupe
Average 0–60 8.93sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.17sec @ 82.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.7sec 1984 LSC Coupe
1988 Lincoln Mark VII

Across 3 verified runs, the Lincoln Mark VII ranges from 8.0 to 9.7 seconds 0–60, with a 8.93-second average.

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Lincoln Mark VII 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 3 years

1988

Lincoln Mark VII · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe

1987

Lincoln Mark VII · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1987 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
1987 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe

1984

Lincoln Mark VII · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1984 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
77.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
1984 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe

How we verify Lincoln Mark VII performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lincoln Mark VII trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Lincoln Mark VII 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lincoln Mark VII performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Lincoln Mark VII on record is the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.10 seconds at 88.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln Mark VII is the 1984 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Coupe, which takes 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Lincoln Mark VII reaches 60 mph in 8.93 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.17 seconds at roughly 82.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lincoln Mark VII can do, not a single marketing claim.

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