Our Grand Marquis' engine was a 4.6-liter fuel-injected V8.Teamed with a four-speed electronically controlled overdrive transmission, it performed ably. The engine moved our portly sedan surely and smartly, though it didn't have the ultimate forward force that the Chevrolet Ca rice Classic LS offers with its optional 5.7-liter V8.
As we expected, our ride was on the soft side: comfortable, gentle and relatively stable. We were aided by speed-sensitive power steering and an advanced rear-air spring suspension that automatically adjusted the rear ride height to suit heavier loads.
Our Grand Marquis' standard power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes stopped surely and quickly, and they worked well with the optional antilock braking system (ABS). Electronic traction control on the vehicle helped prevent any rear wheel spin we might have encountered. We especially liked our test car's transmission. Its shifting was undetectable unless under hard acceleration, and only a slight change in torque was evident. A lockout for the overdrive was on the gear selector, so we could opt for maximum acceleration or, for greater economy, a reduction of engine revolutions by almost one-third. AR in all, this was a delightful package to drive, whether we were on city streets, country roads or expressways.
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