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The New Crown Vic - Say goodbye to the old model Well it's about time - America's most popular police unit has undergone a style change. The 1998 Crown Victoria is more contemporary, looks bigger and resembles a mix between a Lincoln, Mercedes and the old style Crown Victoria. Changes include new bumpers, headlights, tail lights, grill and hood areas as well as larger breaks (thank god) and larger 16" standard wheels. The 1998 model is equipped with the new krypton headlight bulbs for a brighter illumination. The interior does not seem like it has changed at all. Same seats, same dash board. Still roomy... but far away from the good ol' Chevy Caprice. Listed below are the essential details for all you car freaks out there. If you get a chance to drive one of these, please write to us and give us your opinion about it. Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive Engine 4.6-liter V8 with fail-safe cooling system Induction system Sequential electronic fuel injection and EEC-V computer Tune-up interval 100,000 miles (under normal driving conditions with routine fluid and filter changes) Transmission Electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive Fuel capacity 19 gallons Horsepower, SAE net 200 @ 4,250 rpm Torque, SAE net 275 @ 3,000 rpm Battery 72-amp maintenance-free Alternator 130-amp Body construction Body-on-frame Front suspension Short/long arm (SLA) with stabilizer bar Rear suspension Watt’s linkage design with stabilizer bar Steering Power, speed-sensitive, variable-assist Brakes Power 4-wheel disc (standard); anti-lock brake system (optional) with electronic, all-speed traction control

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