Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 Times

The Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Lincoln Mark VIII is the 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Lincoln Mark VIII is the 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe, which took 7.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 93.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Lincoln Mark VIII tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.90 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.23 seconds at 94.33 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.6sec 1993 Coupe
Average 0–60 6.90sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.23sec @ 94.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.2sec 1996 LSC Coupe
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII

Across 4 verified runs, the Lincoln Mark VIII ranges from 6.6 to 7.2 seconds 0–60, with a 6.90-second average.

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Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 3 years

1997

Lincoln Mark VIII · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe

1996

Lincoln Mark VIII · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 93.3 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
93.3 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe

1993

Lincoln Mark VIII · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Coupe
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Coupe
#02
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Coupe
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Coupe

How we verify Lincoln Mark VIII 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 VIII trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Lincoln Mark VIII 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

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

6 questions
The quickest Lincoln Mark VIII on record is the 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 97.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln Mark VIII is the 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC Coupe, which takes 7.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Lincoln Mark VIII reaches 60 mph in 6.90 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.23 seconds at roughly 94.3 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, Motor Trend 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 Trend
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 VIII can do, not a single marketing claim.

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