Powertrain
Under the hood of the Mark VI, both the 460 and 400 cubic-inch V8s (the former seen in Lincolns since 1968) were replaced in order to meet increasingly stringent federal fuel economy standards. The standard engine was a 129-hp 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8; remarketed as a "5.0 liter" V8, it was the first fuel-injected V8 engine sold by Ford. As an option, a 140-hp 351 cu in (5.8 L) V8 with a variable-venturi 2-barrel carburetor was available; this was discontinued after 1980.
Introduced for 1980, the AOD automatic helped boost the fuel economy of all full-size cars at Ford; instead of the commonly seen 3-speed layout, it boasted a 4-speed overdrive configuration.
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