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Lincoln LS
The Lincoln LS (for
"Luxury Sport") is a midsize, rear
wheel drive entry-level luxury car from Lincoln.
It shares the Ford DEW98 platform with the
Jaguar S-Type and Ford Thunderbird. It competes
with the BMW 3 Series, Lexus ES, Mercedes-Benz
C-Class, Acura TL and Cadillac CTS. LS versions
were originally to be dubbed LS6 and LS8 depending
on engine choice, but those designations were
replaced with "LS V6" and "LS
V8", to avoid confusion with Lexus nameplate
trademarks. The car is, however, usually refered
to as simply the LS.
The car was freshened
for 2003, and the engines received a boost
in power, with the addition of an electronic
throttle controller and accelerator pedal,
replacing the traditional mechanical cable-linked
system. The exterior received a slight facelift,
with new taillights and a slightly revised
trunklid. The interior remained largely the
same with only the steering wheel and center
console receiving updates. One notable addition
was the first electronic push-button parking
brake installed in a production car, replacing
the traditional center console mounted hand
lever; another was a new THX-certified sound
system, the first in an automobile. Limited
special edition LSE versions were also available,
with revised facia, body panels, wheels, and
exhaust tailpipe treatments.
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