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In comparison to its Mark V predecessor, the 1980 Mark VI shed over 800 pounds, 14 inches in length. As the Mark V was still popular during the late 1970s, much of its sharp-edged styling was carried over onto Panther-platform Lincolns. Much like the roofline of the Continental/Town Coupe carried over to the 1980 model, the roofline of the Mark VI remained similar to the Mark V (although instead of a hardtop roofline, the Mark VI now wore a B-pillar). To further differentiate themselves from the standard two-door Continentals and Town Coupes, the two-door Mark VI was built on the three-inch shorter wheelbase used by the Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis.
In contrast to the two-door, the four-door Mark VI visibly differed from a Continental Town Car only by its opera window, Continental trunklid spare-tire hump, front fender louvers, vacuum operated hidden headlamps, and a slightly different Rolls-Royce style grille.
The Mark VI also was one of the first cars seen with several features commonly seen today; it came with pushbutton keyless entry, digital instrumentation (VFD), and trip computer. Also, it was the first year for the EEC III engine management system which kept fuel economy high and emissions low, an industry first.
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