Photo: Instagram | Jlord8
Besides the Mustang, which has recently entered a new generation, Ford’s US lineup comprises only crossovers, SUVs, and pickups. But that was not the case a few years ago when the Blue Oval was still committed to making passenger cars.
Some iconic nameplates were dropped altogether, and we're not only talking about the Fiesta, which used to rival the likes of the Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo, Mazda2, and Hyundai i20, among others but the Crown Victoria, too. The model first appeared back in 1991, related to the era's Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car, featuring a 4.6-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
With a wheelbase measuring 114.4 inches or 2,906 millimeters long, it was about as spacious as the new generation BMW 5 Series. Nonetheless, the Crown Vic was not a premium offering in the business segment but more of a mainstream full-size sedan. In 1998, the Dearborn automaker gave it a second generation, which stayed true to the recipe of the original, featuring new looks inside and out, a more spacious interior, especially in the long wheelbase model that joined the family, and a 4.6L V8 under the hood.
It was this iteration that gave birth to the ultra-known police interceptor, which came out for the 1998 model year, remaining in production until 2011. That is also when Ford pulled the plug on the Crown Vic for good, leaving it with no direct replacement. The model’s fans criticized this move, and some of them would probably kick that new crossover out of bed for a brand-new Crown Victoria if the car manufacturer would somehow decide to revive the moniker. However, that won't happen anymore, not when it comes to a traditional sedan, as Ford is now committed to making high-riding vehicles and expanding its electric car portfolio.
Over the last decade, since the Blue Oval sounded the death knell for the Crown Vic, there have been several rumors claiming that the nameplate might make a comeback. And almost every time, a rendering artist came up with a different design proposal for a potentially new Crown Victoria. Mind you, there is no report claiming a possible revival of the moniker this time around, as the only thing that we've got here is an unofficial CGI take on a possible new generation. The pixel manipulator behind it, jlord8 on Instagram, wanted to stay true to the classic styling of the real car when it comes to the profile, sprinkling it with an entirely new face that sends Mustang vibes and a fresh back end. Overall, we think this look suits it, and with a few updates, it would probably conquer the hearts of many. But would you be one of them?
With a wheelbase measuring 114.4 inches or 2,906 millimeters long, it was about as spacious as the new generation BMW 5 Series. Nonetheless, the Crown Vic was not a premium offering in the business segment but more of a mainstream full-size sedan. In 1998, the Dearborn automaker gave it a second generation, which stayed true to the recipe of the original, featuring new looks inside and out, a more spacious interior, especially in the long wheelbase model that joined the family, and a 4.6L V8 under the hood.
It was this iteration that gave birth to the ultra-known police interceptor, which came out for the 1998 model year, remaining in production until 2011. That is also when Ford pulled the plug on the Crown Vic for good, leaving it with no direct replacement. The model’s fans criticized this move, and some of them would probably kick that new crossover out of bed for a brand-new Crown Victoria if the car manufacturer would somehow decide to revive the moniker. However, that won't happen anymore, not when it comes to a traditional sedan, as Ford is now committed to making high-riding vehicles and expanding its electric car portfolio.
Over the last decade, since the Blue Oval sounded the death knell for the Crown Vic, there have been several rumors claiming that the nameplate might make a comeback. And almost every time, a rendering artist came up with a different design proposal for a potentially new Crown Victoria. Mind you, there is no report claiming a possible revival of the moniker this time around, as the only thing that we've got here is an unofficial CGI take on a possible new generation. The pixel manipulator behind it, jlord8 on Instagram, wanted to stay true to the classic styling of the real car when it comes to the profile, sprinkling it with an entirely new face that sends Mustang vibes and a fresh back end. Overall, we think this look suits it, and with a few updates, it would probably conquer the hearts of many. But would you be one of them?
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