Slowest LS Ever :(

My Continental got rear ended and totaled :( R.I.P. So I bought this 2000 LS V8 to hold me over until I can afford an 03 or newer LS. I used to own an 00 LS and I have to say this one is very disappointing. It is like 7.5 to 60 and about 21 to 100mph. My other one would do 0-100 in 17.5-18 and would top out at 152mph this one will only do 134, but I think the aftermarket chrome wheels on this may be weighing it down. I have done a full tune-up: plugs, fuel filter, air filter, tranny flush, and it's still slow. Any ideas as to why please let me know :)

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2000
• Lincoln
• LS
• V8
• 0-60
• 0-100
• 0-110
• Slow
• Fast

[Royaleboy]

How many gears does this car have? AND WHY IS 2ND GEAR SO DAMN SHORT? ALL THAT DOES IS JUST CHOKE ALL THE OTHER GEARS.

[Carpoof1]

@Royaleboy The car has a 5-Speed automatic. 2nd gear is very short, but at the same time, I can't imagine it going from 1st to 3rd because those ratios are too far off. 2nd gear is great for making it smooth and economical when you're not driving at WOT.

[Carpoof1]

Yeah, that was all city driving, plus I drove it like I stole it. On a good tank, I would average 16.5 or so. It's a v8 luxury sedan, what do you expect? It would get over 26 MPG on the highway though.

[jeromemorri]

is it possible to swap out the v6 to a v8

[Carpoof1]

@jeromemorri This one actually was the V8 model. As far as swapping, it would probably not be worth while considering the wiring, PCM, Accessories, Front Suspension components, and probably a few other things would have to be changed as well.

[Carpoof1]

@colbyrobinson43 Actually the problem was with dirty fuel injectors and a few other tune-up items. What does my driving have to do with it? It's an automatic transmission = put your foot to the floor and drive straight, it's not hard and it will not be any different if you are anybody else was driving it. I was stating in this video that this particular LS was slower than the other one I owned and others I have driven.

[McCooper21]

i saw a 14.6mpg readout

[tastyGTO]

Get a tune.

[sideways88turbo]

@Carpoof1 2nd gear is so short for 0-60 times

but ur car has something wrong with it, should be shifting in to 3rd at 62mph

it's shifting at to low an rpm for some reason

[345rdf]

It probably has an even more conservative tune than stock, put on there by a past dealer or somewhere of the sort, you can tell by the early shift points.

[shaneroycrombie]

If he thinks thats slow i should post a video of my rangers 0-100. if it even can get up that high of speed.

[thed1776]

ls is just ba quality had an 05 and had to fix air engine mount window and more in a matter of months.

[CASSINOx]

no lie i thought these cars would be semi quick, 0-60 around 5ish.. but they slow as shit, they look nice but that v8 badge is just for show, cant back it up :-(