The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX was introduced to compete in the sedan market. The LX is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Crown Victoria which include Police Interceptor, LX, Base, and S. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Ford Crown Victoria Engine Specs

The restyled Crown Victoria LX is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a Ford 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 1997 Crown Victoria is a traditional SFI, running on CNG fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The Crown Victoria is 212.00 inches long, 77.80 inches wide, and 56.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 114.40 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,575 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,139. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Crown Victoria is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 Crown Victoria gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford Crown Victoria LX sold well in 1997. 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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Tags: 4-Door, Ford Crown Victoria, LX, Sedan, United States market

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