The added power was achieved primarily by improving the engine's breathing capabilities at several points in the intake system. Basically, the air intake opening in the left front inner fender is 50 percent bigger than last year and the tube that ducts air from the fender opening to the filter box is also enlarged. The mass-air sensor has also been increased from 80 to 90 mm. Adding further to the go-fast cause are 3.73 gears in the rear end replacing the taller 3.55s. As for other styling changes, there are updates to the front grille, head and taillights, an LED high-mount third brake light and clear crystalline lenses for the headlights, taillights and side marker lights.
Available colors continue to be white, red, black and silver.
Crown Victoria Blackhawk Concept OK, Ford. Enough is enough. A few years ago, there were slight rumblings of a Galaxie 500 version of the Crown Vic. Then we hear Mercury's gonna do a Marauder version of the Grand Marquis. Ford brings this Crown Victoria Blackhawk to the 2000 SEMA show.