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T \he all-new I993 Lincoln I Mark Vlll personal luxury , car offers world-class ride and handling, dramatic interior and exterior styling and the high- est level of standard equipment ever available in a Lincoln auto- mobile. The I993 Lincoln Mark Vlll brings together all of the technolo- gies developed by Ford Motor Company over the past several years in a premium personal luxu- rycoupe. By JIM ROBINSON Lincoln Mark VIII boasts stunning list of Ford innovations IliaigiMllllllll8llllMllllllMllNllt. J" .., U Special to the Beaver A6 [iiaiESjiiije,,j, HYUNDAI EXCEL tht $72915: OVER 52 STANDARD FEATURES SALE Im Enough 1301;“? Kids. ' hlcludingThe0119Wilhanoumoll. UMITED SUPPLY "iiTL4it more fun than you‘ve had since you got your licence. All at a very approachable price in the mid advantages of being a grown-ul ntenor net'essan to accumnux IC Call or visit Us hula» for a test drive. lt'sthe best way But it also prov ids This lute YOUR EXCLUSIVE LEXUS DEALER FOR MISSISSAUGA hsatyJbe New bnrs, GS 300. N Erin Park {47: LEXUS TOYOTA , realion from th: THE "fl'NOhl 21 "(HR ROADSIDE \SSlSTAMIE PROGRAM. 1)h The completely new Mark VIII is offered as a single model, and its list of technical innovations and functional achievements is as stunning as its interior and exteri- or design. The spacious five-passenger Mark Vlll coupe is powered by an all new aluminum 4.6-litre Four Cam V-8 engine producing 280 hp at 5.500 rpm, and 285 torques at 4,500 rpm. This is the first all aluminum V-8 engine mass produced by Ford, and is the culmination of more than sixty years of company experience in building V-8 Jur MI Jower ll " Or five adul ne SIX ant OMY AH Jd HUG) the w M bone hel mm MILLS AUTO PARK, 2411 MOTORWAY BLVD. MISSISSAUGA (416) 828-7711 engines. The dual-overhead cam (DOHC) version of the 4.6-litre engine will be used exclusively to power the all-new Lincoln Mark Vlll in 1993. The all aluminum DOHC engine is 4 kilograms lighter than the cast-iron block 4.6-litre single-overhead cam engine developed for the l99l Lincoln Town Car and currently powering the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. The advanced engine is teamed with a completely new, electroni- cally controlled wide-ratio four- speed overdrive automatic trans- mission that provides smooth shifting and excellent fuel econo- Initial Transport Canada fuel consumption ratings on the all- new Lincoln Mark VIII stand at 13.5L/100 km in the city, 8.7L/100 km on the highway - 21 and 32 miles-per-gallon respectively. To provide the best combina- tion of ride comfort and quietness, with a high level of handling agility. the Mark vm utilizes a new-generation micro-processor controlled, fully independent air- spring suspension at all four wheels. This system provides continu- ous automatic load-leveling front- to-rear and side-to-side. The sys- tem also provides for automatic lowering of the vehicle, about four centimetres, to reduce drag at cruising speeds, improve stability. decrease wind noise and improve highway fuel economy. my Mark vm also offers the very latest in safety features. A driver's- and passenger's- side air bag supplemental restraint system and an electronic Anti- Lock Braking System are stan- dard. In addition. tubular. ultra- high-strength steel side impact beams meet or exceed I994 gov- ernment safety standards. while the body is specially engineered to absorb impact energy in a colli- sion, providing additional protec- tion to occupants. mam-mum than The Mark Vlll provides a high level of luxury and convenience features as well. Automatic elec- Ironic temperature control air COB- ditioning featuring CFC-tree R134: refrigerant. dual remote mm " W DUNDAS Theiklraleshrsui0tlbiert am skes dris in 30.000 ran me, 2re bl Automotive Ford president and chief executive officer James O'Connor was on hand for the Canadian unveiling of the Lincoln Mark VIII. Photo by PeterMcCoker) t control heater mirrors, remote pact disc (CD) player, and a trunk- ranty, gives the owner one of the keyless entry system, power win- mounted CD changer system that most comprehensive owner pro-' dows with one-touch down on the accommodates up to 10 compact tection programs provided on my driver's side and an electronic discs. luxury vehicle manufactured in security system are all standard Another all-new feature aimed North America or abroad, I equipment. at passenger comfort is the Auto The Lincoln Commitment message centre. The interior design is dominat- ed by a driver-oriented blend of luxury and function. All key vehicle systems are monitored and reported-on by a standard 21-function electronic e er To ensure the highest level of passenger comfort. lasers were used in designing the interior to determine how well a range of passenger body sizes could ftt into the compartment and in evaluating the ease of entry and exit. Even though the new Mark Vlll's height is limctres less than Vii. interior hen increased by aim (res. “NICE nificant increase "metre The but in hum lax tel with sound moonu l OAKVILLE K ali) "fr/EAR C" ' 000, M I L C, "IN" l G , _ er _r/'rl r DECAYHLON GOODYEAR’S AU-SEASON RADIALS ar LOW PRICES 'ta91il?tisSf,lf?' *tti-llrae tht SN“ features. Including a new ctivaled. hands-free cellu phone and a power glass of with a privacy cover. h Mark V!" offers a short. aressnve. list of omional " "a 10C tt 297 Spears Road (at Dorval) 845-4227 the new Mark about four cen- that of the Mark droom has been Jst two centime Prim $39.95 $45.95 $50.95 553.95 554.95 if n m t has be: The most si ll m in shoulde d: JBl h mun \M/FM n front been en h 1m Whitewall Sin ARRIVA OUR MOST POPULAR RADIALS pact disc (CD) player, mounted CD changer accommodates up to discs. Another all-new feature aimed at passenger comfort is the Auto Glide front seat system. This feature, coupled with the memory seat feature, automatical- ly moves the front seats forward to allow rear seat passengers to enter or exit easily. When the front seatbacks are tilted forward, the entire seat frame moves on its tracks as far to the front as possible. Lifting the seatback into an upright position causes the seat to return to its original position. Like all Lincoln cars, the I993 Mark VIII is covered by the Lincoln Commitment program, which combined with the basic coverage of the new vehicle war- Ford car and truck sales were much higher in March than in February, but off compared with last March's incentive-driven sales totals. said Ted C. Goellner. Ford of Canada Vice President - General Sales. Ford sold 68% more cars and 67% more trucks in March than in February. Goellner said. Ford's combined car and truck sales of 21,839 were off 8.4% from sales of 23,855 in March 1992. Ford sold 11,166 cars in the month, down 11% from sales of 12,545 in March 1992. Truck sales of 10.673 were down 5.6% from last March's 11,310. Last year, two broad Ford incentive programs expired March 31st and fueled strong car and light truck sales for the month. Ford medium and heavy truck sales were up 6% in March and are up 17% for the year to date, com- return to m original posltion The models are the 1993 Forc Luke all Lincoln can, the 1993 Taurus, Mercury Sable, Fore. Mark VIII ls covered by the Crown Victoria, Mercury Grant Lincoln Commitment program, Marquis, Lincoln Continental which combined with the basic Lincoln Town Car and the all-new Coverage of the new vehicle war- Lincoln Mark VIII. l o a Ford sales Jump III March $55.00 $62.00 $68.00 $71.00 $73.00 Price ,, _------------::.-. M tuoorte.tis, new“; DI I I S aussiidtif't'r - est lNVleAGt PREMIUM AU-SEASON RADlAlS MkwollSiu 5010M“ PISS/806113 “LOO Flu/80213 $70.00 Pl75/70R13 $71.00 P18570521] $73.00 mawom $83.00 303 Upper Middle Road E. 338-0011 EAGLE GA 1CiGa-"'""r"""= ALL-SEASON . RADIAL smmNG h QR {(MRYE FROM rarity, gives the owner one of the most comprehensive owner pro- tection programs provided on any luxury vehicle manufactured in North America or abroad. The Lincoln Commitment includes a free four-year emergen- cy road-side assistance programas' well as trip-planning services, route maps, travel planners, sight- seeing and accommodation infor) mation. I Ford of Canada is the only' manufacturer to offer seven mpd- els in the 1993 model year witll dual air bags as standard equipu ment and available anti-10c? brakes. Goellner said he also Wt encouraged by the continued stror performance of Ford's new-fo 1993 products. pared with the same periods a yea ago. "We are encouraged by th, upswing in medium and hear truck sales," Goellner said. "In ml past, a surge in heavy truck sale has been a good indicator of; recovering economy." ' 1 "Mark VIII sales were 11 tim higher than last March's Mark s sales," he said. "And Probe sal were nearly three times higher th. a year ago." For the calendar year to datt Ford's car sales total 27,976 co pared with 30,082 a year ago, a 7 decline. Truck sales for the year 22,405 compared with 25,535 year ago, down 12%. Total vehic sales of 50,381 are down fro 55,617 last year, a decline of 9%. i CONCORDE 'h', OFF hquatredi. Ask about Aqasatred's umque (leggy warranty. We JUUUATRED ale ends April 17th 1995 ( Jdiuonal sizes and sale ptir 1sh down No interest wit? k iing rebate (ADE ‘50 ot stor Em