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LS LSE 3.9 V8

1st gen (DEW98) · 2002–2006RWDSedan

The LS LSE 3.9 V8 is a rear-wheel-drive, four-door sedan built from 2002 to 2006. Its naturally aspirated 3.9-litre V8, derived from a Jaguar AJ-V8, makes 280 PS and 380 Nm through a 5-speed automatic. It seats five, reaches 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and tops out at 230 km/h.

276 hpPower

6.9 s0-100 km/h

230 km/hTop Speed

2002-2006Year

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LS LSE 3.9 V8, every angle

Exterior

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine3.9L V8 (Jaguar AJ-V8 derived)

Displacement3.9 L

Cylinders8

AspirationNaturally aspirated

FuelPetrol

Transmission5-speed Automatic

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power276 hp

Torque380 Nm

0-100 km/h6.9 s

Top speed230 km/h

Fuel tank68 L

Dimensions & body

Height · 1425 mm

Length · 4935 mm

Wheelbase · 2908 mm

Width1859 mm

BodySedan

Doors4

Seats5

STORY

The LS was a rear-wheel-drive sport sedan built from 2000 to 2006 on Ford's DEW98 platform, shared with the Jaguar S-Type and Ford Thunderbird. It was Lincoln's first modern attempt at a European-style driver's car, offered with a manual-transmission V6 early on and a 3.9L V8. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year for 2000, though sales faded as Lincoln pivoted toward trucks and SUVs.

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