How do you tell if you have a sport or non sport model?

If the bumpers don't have a chrome insert, it's a sport. Also, sst is only available in sport. If you have a 00-02', just see how fast it can go. If it passes 133 you've got a sport.

If the bumpers don't have a chrome insert, it's a sport. Also, sst is only available in sport. If you have a 00-02', just see how fast it can go. If it passes 133 you've got a sport.

Cool, so i have the sport. No chrome, and i have the SST too....

Thanks!

The 5 speed manual only came in sport.
To sum up the differences:
No chrome on the bumpers, sport shift if auto, 17" by 7.5 rims (five spoke) versus 16" by 7 (6.5 maybe), firmer shocks.
Did I miss anything?
I guess the speed limiter is different but I have not verified. What are we saying 133 on non sport and none on sport?
I speak for the Gen 1 on the wheels, some gen 2 owners will have to chime in about their wheels.

I dont think that any gen Is had a limiter. I think the limiter only applies to Gen IIs.

'03-'05 also had these wheels stock. Sport models only. The car below is an '05 Sport LS8.

Sport, by going off my car, sst, v8, no chrome on bumpers. Speed limiter at 133, possible for all gen II's. Makes no sense to call it sport, then throw a speed limiter on it.

believe sport models had leather shifters and steering wheels too.

Okay..
Yes Gen I's have Rev Limiters in them. IDK About speed limiters though. I think The Sport Model of the V8 had a higher speed than the Stock V8 non sport did..
Anyways

Sport
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No Chrome on bumpers. Leather Shifter and Steering wheel. Speed Limiter Removed (I think). Stiffer Suspension. SST Electronic shift. Sport Silver Wheels

*V6 Sport had 5 Speed Man Transmission*

Non sport
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Part Wood Steering Wheel. Wood Shifter Knob. Sloppyier/Squishyer Suspension. Speed Limiter. Chrome on Bumpers.

Yep thats about all the differences

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Non sport
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Part Wood Steering Wheel. Wood Shifter Knob. Sloppyier/Squishyer Suspension. Speed Limiter. Chrome on Bumpers.

Yep thats about all the differences

There is a premium sport, and it does have the part wood steering wheel and shifter knob.

There is a premium sport, and it does have the part wood steering wheel and shifter knob.

+1. It was possible to have a premium sport which still has the chrome on the bumpers. It would also have the 5 spoke 17" rims in chrome, "perforated" seats, and the woodgrain steering wheel and shifter knob as you mentioned.

Also, I believe the Sport had the 3:58 gears vs 3:31, bigger front sway bar and the oil cooler and came with a supercharger.

Also, I believe the Sport had the 3:58 gears vs 3:31, bigger front sway bar and the oil cooler and came with a supercharger.

They did a good job hiding it under the plastic engine cover. Doesn't even have a whine to it.

The speed limiter was due to the tire rating. Because the tires on the Sport are not rated so as to cause a problem (my '02 Sport came with 17" rims and Michelin Pilot Sport tires) the limiter was non-existent. Top speed on my car, minus the spray, is beyond 150, and I hold the Maxton (one mile) record in class at 140.106.

KS

They did a good job hiding it under the plastic engine cover. Doesn't even have a whine to it.

:lol: Just seeing if anyone was paying attention.

Also, I believe the Sport had the 3:58 gears vs 3:31, bigger front sway bar and the oil cooler and came with a supercharger.
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Mine has 3.07:1.

Mine has 3.07:1.

This has been discussed many, many times before. The manual is the only stock Ls with a 3.07 gear.

All other V6's have the 3.58.
MOST V8's have 3.31; the others have 3.58.

As I stated, mine has 3.07:1. It is completely stock, except for a k&n panel filter.

I dont think that any gen Is had a limiter. I think the limiter only applies to Gen IIs.

nope, my 1st gen non sport had a speed limiter, and it was lower than my 2nd gen sport's

Just to clarify in 2000 there was a premium sport package. With all the trimmings chrome in bumpers v6 and pollished 16" wheels. The 17s in that year were an option, over and above any other package
package. I have that car so I know it exsists.

Just to clarify in 2000 there was a premium sport package. With all the trimmings chrome in bumpers v6 and pollished 16" wheels. The 17s in that year were an option, over and above any other package. I have that car so I know it exsists.

My bumpers dont have chrome, and i have 17s, but its not a sport model :(

Just to clarify in 2000 there was a premium sport package. With all the trimmings chrome in bumpers v6 and pollished 16" wheels. The 17s in that year were an option, over and above any other package. I have that car so I know it exsists.

I did the VIN check to see what my car was and got a sport model. It had the leather shifter, chrome on bumpers and polished 16" wheels... I always get confused because I keep seeing that the sports didn't have the chrome on the bumpers in 00.....maybe its just me.

I did the VIN check to see what my car was and got a sport model. It had the leather shifter, chrome on bumpers and polished 16" wheels... I always get confused because I keep seeing that the sports didn't have the chrome on the bumpers in 00.....maybe its just me.

I have a 02 and chrome and when I did a check it was a sport model.... But when I look at my bumper it has square side markers not the rounded ones..

My (now gone) 03 Premium Sport had chrome 8 spoke 17's, no bumper chrome, woodgrain trim / steering wheel / Shifter, v8 with 3.58 gear.

I have a 02 and chrome and when I did a check it was a sport model.... But when I look at my bumper it has square side markers not the rounded ones..

Gen 1 had the "Premium" package, which is sport suspension, 17" wheels, but wood steering wheel and shift knob, standard shifter, chrome bumpers.

Gen 1 had the "Premium" package, which is sport suspension, 17" wheels, but wood steering wheel and shift knob, standard shifter, chrome bumpers.

so from what you said its a "sport" but not a sport? :confused:

This has been discussed ad nauseum. The ONLY year for a FACTORY premium sport was 2002. It had the appearance of a non-sport with the sport "goodies" underneath. It also had basket-weave seat inserts. Since most parts are interchangeable between the generations the only sure way to tell how the car came from the factory is with a VIN check.

This has been discussed ad nauseum. The ONLY year for a FACTORY premium sport was 2002. It had the appearance of a non-sport with the sport "goodies" underneath. It also had basket-weave seat inserts. Since most parts are interchangeable between the generations the only sure way to tell how the car came from the factory is with a VIN check.

thank you for clarifying it a bit. I have seen bits and pieces here and there but never a full out discussion before.

I think Ford just added to many options for the buyer lol.

This has been discussed ad nauseum. The ONLY year for a FACTORY premium sport was 2002. It had the appearance of a non-sport with the sport "goodies" underneath. It also had basket-weave seat inserts. Since most parts are interchangeable between the generations the only sure way to tell how the car came from the factory is with a VIN check.

Weird. My 06 is a premium sport.

Weird. My 06 is a premium sport.

It's not really a premium sport. It is an '06 with the Premium Option Package; since all '06's (and all '03+ V8s) are "sports".

Additionally, when Lincoln changed the available arrays in '03 they changed the option packages. The non-sport V8 and sport V6 were eliminated in the U.S. market (Canada had more arrays thanks to the confusion of the American buyer). So..... for '03-'06 the two option packages were Ultimate and Premium.

Again, as pretty much all body parts are interchangeable things get interesting when owners customize their cars.

according to my window sticker...the premium is not an option to the sport but a standard equipment group...it doesn't say premium under options, it says it under standard equip.........so I guess there is an ultimate equipment group





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according to my window sticker...the premium is not an option to the sport but a standard equipment group...it doesn't say premium under options, it says it under standard equip.........so I guess there is an ultimate equipment group





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My wife's '04 is a V8 Sport. The window sticker says "order code 220A - V8 Sport" instead of "V8 Premium Sport - 222A." Her "Standard Vehicle Price" is $39,460.00 and yours is $43,520.00.

ALL 06s are sports regardless of option packages.

ALL 06s are sports regardless of option packages.

All 03+ V8s are sports. U.S. spec cars, that is. There were 3 '03 V6s running around that were sports, but I imagine they are long gone. There was some type of a cold weather package that was available that came with 16" wheels.

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how about this, anybody that is confused which model you have should just post "ME" and someone will be around shortly to exchange your Lincoln with a camery...