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Ford Crown Victoria
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The Ford Crown Victoria is the current model nameplate for the rear-wheel drive full-size car first produced by the Ford Motor Company in the mid-1950s. The name was used again when the full-size LTD line was shrunk to compete with the downsized Chevrolet Caprice. AMC was first, followed by Chrysler to drop out of the full size market. The Crown Victoria became the sole player for this kind of automobile after General Motors discontinued the Chevrolet Caprice but the rear-drive Chrysler LX platform and the upcoming rear-drive Chevrolet Impala represent new challenges to this market segment. The Crown Victoria is a mid-priced full-sized sedan in the Ford lineup.
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The Ford Crown Victoria is a fullsize, rear-wheel-drive car produced by the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s, and then again since the 1970s. While the Crown Victoria only has mediocre sales to the general public, the Crown Victoria is very popular among fleets, with its twin, the Mercury Grand Marquis being the exact opposite. The Grand Marquis is almost never used by fleets other than rental car companies, while it is somewhat popular among the general public. While it shares components with the Lincoln Town Car, it shares almost no exterior sheetmetal or interior parts. The 1992-onward model has had a number of upgrades, and is the most common vehicle used by law enforcement in North America, followed by the Chevrolet Impala.
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The 2003 Ford Crown Victoria offers a spacious interior that holds up to six people. With 111.2 cubic feet of passenger volume, the numbers back this claim up easily enough. For 2003, the seat foams, fabrics, sew styles and headrests have been altered on all Crown Victorias to improve comfort and appearance. Entry-level Standard models offer such features as air conditioning, power steering, cruise control, cloth upholstery, 8-way power driver seat, cupholders, column shifter and an AM/FM/cassette.
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The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria carries an MSRP of $25,445; $28,440 for the LX model. With seating for six occupants, these luxury sedans have measurable passenger volume of 106.4 cubic with and 20.6 for luggage. Both the basic model and the LX are powered by a 4.6 liter V8 generating 224 horsepower that delivers 17 mpg city and 26 highway. The LX, with a package targeted specifically at performance handling jumps to 239 horsepower with the same fuel economy performance. A four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on all models.
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In 2002, Ford introduced a long-wheelbase version of the Crown Victoria, available only to commercial fleets (mostly used by taxi companies) in North American markets. This version gives 6 extra inches of wheelbase length, made possible by a new frame and extended body.
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Crown Victoria is known for its legendary smooth ride, but it ... distinguishes itself with extremely agile handling. A full frame combines with rear drive for a wonderfully balanced and even feel of the road.
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