The Crown Victoria S 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Crown Victoria comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Crown Victoria S are 77.80 inches wide by 212.00 inches long. It sits 56.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 114.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

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.

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

What We Think of the Ford Crown Victoria

There are several reasons why the Ford Crown Victoria S 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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