Also, for a V8 to only produce 252HP in an industry where more fuel efficient 3.5L V6 engines are turning 230HP, and as of post LS demise 270 HP (Altima) 275HP (Accord) 286 HP(TL-S), that 280HP revision was a joke. I am sorry. But 280 HP and less fuel economy? RWD or FWD wont be a big selling point, after all, the LS IS a f***king sports car (its in the name) and Speed/power is much more of a selling point in sports cars than economy sedans.
Just saying. 280 HP in 2006 on a V8. A FREAKING V8. No. Just NO. This thing should have played out like this: 280HP in 2000. And by 2003, 325HP V8. And by 2008, 360HP V8 / 265HP 3.5V6
By 2012, the LS would have the 280HP V6, 370 HP V8, And an "S" edition with 420HP Coyote.
Why 3 models by 2012, is because assuming the car would been successful with proper marketing and specs, Ford can have room now to give consumers more choices while still making bank on the car. In fact having these 3 levels of choices on Lincolns ONLY sport car would be that much more important.
You can see where I'm going with this.
BY 2012
280HP V6 / Luxury package ~ $33,000 Base
370HP V8 / suspension upgraded / few extra features as standard / Luxury Sport package ~ $39,000 Base
420HP Coyote / Suspension / Interior / Fully loaded / Two tone leather with words "Lincoln Racing" stitched into the seat / Racing package Base, no further options. ~ $48,000
AND THAT!!! is how you make a Freaking LUXURY SPORT car to whoop your competitions ass all day, every day.