Features and Specifications of the Lincoln 2002 LS

Lincoln, Ford's luxury vehicle division, built its reputation around large vehicles that offered spacious cabins, but were not renowned for handling prowess. The LS, introduced in 2000, changed all of that with its midsized dimensions. This model eschewed the long overhangs of the iconic Town Car full-sized sedan in favor of a wheels to the corner design. This model competed against the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class sedans.

LS V6

The Lincoln LS V6 trim derives its power from a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter, V-6 engine. This motor has a 24-valve DOHC design with a 3.50-inch bore, 3.13-inch stroke and a compression ratio of 10.5 to 1. Output for this engine is rated at 221 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 215 foot-pounds of torque at 4,800 rpm. Lincoln offers this vehicle with a five-speed automatic with overdrive transmission.

The Lincoln LS V8 is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.9-liter, V8 motor. This engine has a 32-valve DOHC design with a 3.39-inch bore, 3.35-inch stroke and a compression ratio of 10.8 to 1. Output for this engine is rated at 252 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 261 foot-pounds of torque at 4,300 rpm. This engine is exclusively paired to a five-speed automatic with overdrive transmission.

The midsize LS sedan sits on a 114.5-inch wheelbase with a 60.5-inch front track and a 60.8-inch rear track. This vehicle's body has an overall length of 193.9 inches, width of 73.2 inches and height of 56.1 inches. This vehicle provides its driver with a 38.1-foot turning diameter.

The cabin of the Lincoln LS offers 103.8 cubic feet of passenger space, while its trunk provides 13.5 cubic feet of luggage space. Occupants of the LS's front seats are provided with 40.4 inches of headroom, 42.8 inches of legroom, 57.7 inches of shoulder room and 53 inches off hip room. Rear seat passengers are provided with 37.5 inches of headroom, 37.4 inches of legroom, 57 inches of shoulder room and 54.4 inches of hip room.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's frontal impact crash test earned this car a five-star rating for driver and passenger protection. The NHTSA's side impact crash test resulted in a four-star rating for front seat occupant protection and a five-star rating for rear seat occupant protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal offset crash test resulted in a "Good" overall rating a rating of "Good" in all injury measures. "Good" is the highest award given by the IIHS.

The Lincoln LS with V-6 engine yields between 17 and 18 mpg in the city and between 24 and 25 mpg on the highway, while the V8 is rated at 17 city mpg and 23 highway mpg. Fuel is drawn from an 18-gallon tank.