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Summary
Ford Crown Victoria may be the most traditional domestic automobile available today. Or, depending on how you look at it, it could be one of most unconventional, given how far the market has migrated from the original recipe. In the Crown Victoria, you have the classic ingredients of the American automobile: size, V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and four doors, all packaged in the once-ubiquitous three-box sedan configuration. There's room for six, a huge trunk, safety features aplenty, a well-cushioned ride and a silence-is-golden acoustic experience.Yet, technical upgrades such as rack-and-pinion steering, a revamped suspension, and a stiffer chassis give the Crown Vic a driving experience that is far from lackluster. Its character is fluid and relaxed, its performance surprisingly competent. That's why Crown Victoria remains a popular choice.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Ford Crown Victoria ($23,620); LX ($26,645); LX Sport ($29,590) |
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Engines:
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4.6-liter SOHC 16-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual airbags with two-stage deployment, seatbelt pre-tensioners, seatbelt energy management, ABS, Brake Assist, LATCH child seat mounting |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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seat-mounted front side-impact airbags, traction control with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Ford Crown Victoria LX ($26,645) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; ABS; power windows; power door locks; power mirrors; eight-way power adjustable driver and passenger seats; tilt steering wheel; cruise control; 16-inch, 18-spoke alloy wheels; AM/FM stereo with single CD player; power adjustable pedals; overhead console; remote keyless entry |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Premier Group ($1,205) includes electronic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio and climate controls, power passenger lumbar support, electrochromic rearview mirror; leather upholstery ($795), side airbags ($300), traction control with electronic brake force distribution ($235), trunk-mounted six-CD changer ($165), P225/60TR16 white sidewall tires ($80) |
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Destination Charge:
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725 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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30150 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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224 @ 4800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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272 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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114.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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212.0/78.2/58.3 |
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Track, f/r:
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63.4/65.6 |
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Turning circle:
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40.3 |
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Seating capacity:
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6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.3/58.0/42.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.9/57.1/39.6 |
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Cargo volume:
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20.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1500 |
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Suspension, f:
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upper and lower control arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle on four trailing links and transverse Watt's linkage, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4057 |
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Tires:
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P225/60TR16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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12.0-in. vented disc/11.5-in vented disc with ABS and panic assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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19 |
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