As time has gone by several things can be said about the Ford Crown Victoria series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Performance

The Crown Victoria LX is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

Fuel is handled for the Crown Victoria is a SFI design, running on CNG fuel. The CNG is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Crown Victoria has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Crown Victoria LX Statistics

The Crown Victoria is 212.00 inches long, 78.20 inches wide, and 56.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 114.70 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,195 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,673. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Crown Victoria is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Crown Victoria LX received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a cng-powered hybrid car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Crown Victoria LX sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Crown Victoria.

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