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The Town Car was released as a direct competitor to Cadillac’s Sedan de Ville. The car was reasonably successful and it managed to stay alive for more than three decades. However, it was discontinued back in 2011 and replaced by the MKS. The latter was not as comfortable or as large as its predecessor so it was not as successful. Not that long ago Lincoln released the Continental which many people thought it was going to be the 2018 Lincoln Town Car. However, it seems that this is not the case. Instead, the Town Car is rumored to be a standalone model which might be released in early 2018.

Unlike the original, the car may be based on a unibody design which is also expected to be used by future high-end models. 2018 Lincoln Town Car Review Lincoln’s current cars are built on front wheel drive platforms which are great for most cars. However, the front wheel drive cars come with a few drawbacks such as average handling characteristics, small engines and usually a worse ride than some of their rear wheel drive rivals. The platform the Town Car is expected to use will also be used under the future Explorer and a future crossover. The base for this platform is expected to be the same platform that underpins the Mustang. The suspension system will likely be upgraded and thanks to the great torsional rigidity offered by it, it should be perfect for these applications.

Source:pinterest 2018 Lincoln Town Car Release Date and Price The 2018 Lincoln Town Car is expected to be released in China and in the USA at roughly the same time. The two models will be mostly identical but there will be some differences such as the engines or the wheelbase.

The US model is expected to be targeted at those usually looking at the or the Audi A8. GM tried as well with the CT6 but it seems they were not as successful as they hoped. This might mean that Lincoln may aim higher and release from the start a true premium car. Expect the Town Car to cost in excess of $70,000 to $100,000 for certain models. This should give them more than enough room to make the car as good as it can be. 2018 Town Car Design The original features a unique design and this should be the case with the new model as well. While they haven’t released much about it, there have been a few renders released which are based on inside information.

The car is expected to feature a longer hood than the usual sedan in a similar way to the. The front end is expected to feature a large and imposing grille but with clear cues from their other models.

The rest of the car will be designed from the ground up in order to be as stunning as it can. The interior will be able to house up to five people but four-seats versions might be released in the future. Here, instead of the usual bland interior, it seems that Lincoln may turn to other manufacturers for help in order to create something truly unique. Silvercrest manuals sst50a1.

'Town Car' redirects here. For the historical body style, see. Lincoln Town Car Overview Manufacturer Production 1980–2011 1981–2011 Body and chassis Related Chronology Predecessor (1980) Successor (2017-present; indirect) The Lincoln Town Car is a model line of that was marketed by the division of the American automaker from 1981 to 2011. Taking its nameplate from a limousine body style, the Town Car first appeared in 1959 as a sub-model of the Continental Mark IV, returning as a Lincoln Continental trim line from 1969 to 1980.

Following a revision of the Lincoln model line, the Lincoln Town Car became a distinct product line for 1981, replacing the Continental. Lincoln Town Cars were produced across three generations, each using the. Sharing a chassis and mechanical components with the Mercury Grand Marquis and Ford (LTD) Crown Victoria, all were rear-wheel drive.

Offered nearly exclusively as a four-door sedan, a two-door sedan was offered only for 1981. In addition to the four-door sedan sold for retail sale, many examples of the Lincoln Town Car were sold for fleet and livery use, with the vehicle also serving as a popular platform for conversions throughout its production. From 1983 to its 2011 discontinuation, the Town Car was the longest car produced by Ford Motor Company, becoming the longest mass-production car produced in North America from 1997 to 2011. While marketed primarily in the United States and Canada, the Town Car saw exports worldwide.

From 1980 to 2007 it was assembled at the, in Michigan, alongside the Lincoln Continental, Lincoln LS, Mark VI, Mark VII, and Mark VIII. Following the closure of Wixom Assembly, production was moved to in, alongside the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. In 2011, production of all three Panther-platform vehicles ended as the St. Thomas facility was closed in September 2011. Following the withdrawal of the Lincoln Town Car, as of the 2019 model year, the model line has not been directly replaced.

Since the 2012 model year, the Town Car model name has reverted to sub-model status, denoting livery/limousine/hearse variants of the. While closely matching the Town Car in both wheelbase and width, the revived is marketed as a successor to the. Contents. Background Etymology In the 1920s, a was a body design typically used for limousines.

The description originated from the horse-drawn carriage that featured an open chauffeur's compartment with a fixed roof for the passengers. During that era, the fixed rear roof horse-drawn carriage became a limousine and the tern 'de Ville' in French meant for 'for town (use)'. Later, the ' sedan de Ville' was used as a model name by Cadillac, the primary rival to the Lincoln Continental from the 1950s to the 1990s. In 1922, Edsel Ford purchased a custom-built town car as a personal vehicle for his father, Henry Ford. Continental Town Car 1959-1960. 1959 Continental Mark IV Town Car formal sedan (1 of 214 produced) For 1959, Cadillac and Lincoln introduced the de Ville and Town Car sedan nameplates, with Lincoln and its rival taking divergent design paths.

While the Sedan de Ville adopted rooflines with fastback or wraparound rear windows, marketed as the mid-range Cadillac, the Town Car was introduced as a formal sedan, becoming the flagship model of the Continental Division from 1959 to 1960. In place of the reverse-slant roofline of the standard Mark IV, the Town Car adopted a formal profile to its roofline with a padded vinyl top. In addition to the (slightly) restrained styling, the change in the roofline was functional, as it allowed for the rear seat to be moved several inches rearward (to add legroom) without any change to the wheelbase. Two variants were offered across both years: the $9,200 Town Car (214 sold) and the $10,200 Limousine (83 sold); the latter was produced with a partition between the driver and rear-seat passengers, becoming among the rarest vehicles ever produced by Ford Motor Company. All 297 examples were painted in black. 1970-1979 For 1970, the Town Car name returned as a trim package option, including leather seating surfaces and deeper cut-pile carpeting. For 1971, a limited-edition (1500 produced) Golden Anniversary Continental Town Car commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of Lincoln.

For 1972, the Town Car was introduced as a sub-model of the Lincoln Continental model line. On nearly all examples, a covered the rear half of the roof, with a full-length configuration optional. A raised molding over the roof incorporated coach lamps on the.

For 1973, Lincoln introduced a two-door variant of the Continental Town Car, named the Town Coupe. As with the Town Car, the Town Coupe was offered with a standard vinyl roof. As part of the 1975 redesign of the Lincoln roofline, the Town Car adopted the oval opera windows of the Mark IV coupe, with the Town Coupe given a large rectangular opera window. The Continental Town Car proved to be a success for the division, becoming the most popular Lincoln vehicle of the 1970s (as the Mark IV and Mark V were not technically branded as Lincolns).

(Lincoln) Continental Town Cars: 1959-1960, 1970-1979. Closeup image of rear roofline of a 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car, showing padded. 1980 After lagging behind rival Cadillac since 1977, Lincoln became the last American luxury brand to market starting with the 1980 model year. Alongside the redesigned and the all-new, the Continental Town Car and Town Coupe continued as the top-line trims of the Lincoln Continental line.

Although not named a Lincoln, the Mark VI shared its chassis and much of its body with the Lincoln Continental to reduce development and production costs. Though Lincoln had brought an all-new vehicle line to production for 1980, the consolidation of the Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Continental Town Car/Town Coupe, and the Continental Mark VI proved catastrophic from a marketing standpoint. Following the early withdrawal of the slow-selling mid-size sedan, the division struggled, as a Lincoln-Mercury showroom offered three visually similar versions of the same vehicle under a wide price range. In addition, the loss of the Versailles marked the return of Lincoln exclusively to the full-size sedan segment, leaving nothing to sell against European luxury vehicles. For the 1981 model year (as part of a multi-year transition throughout Ford) the Lincoln model range underwent a revision to eventually consolidate its full-size vehicle range from three vehicles to one. After 25 years (most of it as the sole Lincoln model line), the Lincoln Continental was withdrawn, with the nameplate shifting to a 1982 mid-size sedan (allowing Lincoln to better compete against the Cadillac Seville).

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The flagship Continental Mark VI remained in production, as its model cycle was to end after the 1983 model year; the coupe-only exited the full-size segment entirely with a new direction for the Mark series. 1989 Lincoln Town Car Overview Also called Lincoln Continental (1980) Production 1980–1989 1981–1989 Assembly United States: Body and chassis 4-door 2-door sedan Related Powertrain 4.9 L (302 cu in) 4-speed Dimensions 117.3 in (2,979 mm) Length 219.2 in (5,568 mm) Width 78.1 in (1,984 mm) Height 55.9 in (1,420 mm) 2-door: 3,993 pounds (1,811 kg) 4-door: 4,006–4,120 pounds (1,817–1,869 kg) For the 1981 model year, the Lincoln Continental Town Car was renamed the Lincoln Town Car as a stand-alone model line. Largely identical to its 1980 Lincoln Continental counterpart, the 1981 Lincoln Town Car retained both two-door and four-door configurations (with the separate Town Coupe name discontinued). After slow sales, the Town Car two-door ended production for 1982. During its development, all vehicles of the Ford Panther platform were slated for discontinuation during the mid-1980s (largely in anticipation of further stringent fuel prices).

With an uncertain future before fuel prices stabilized in the early 1980s, few functional updates were made during its production. Chassis The 1980–1989 Lincoln Continental/Town Car utilized the shared with Ford and Mercury. Delayed to the 1980 model year due to engineering issues, the Panther platform meant radically different exterior dimensions for the Lincoln models. Although extended three inches in wheelbase over its Ford/Mercury/Mark VI coupe counterparts, the 1980-1989 versions would have the shortest wheelbase ever used for a full-size Lincoln at the time (10 inches shorter than its 1979 predecessor and shorter than a ).

The 1980 Continental/Town Car was the shortest Lincoln since the. In the interest of fuel economy and handling, the Panther chassis reduced weight by up to 1400 lbs compared to the 1970-1979 full-size Lincolns. As the lightest full-size Lincoln in 40 years, the 1980 Continental/Town Car came within less than 200 pounds of the curb weight of the compact-sized Versailles. The new Panther platform meant reduced overall size, better suspension geometry, and upgraded power steering with a reduced turning diameter by over 8 feet (compared to the 1979 Lincoln Continental). Gas-pressurized shocks were added for 1984. To achieve better (CAFE) results, Ford discontinued the 400 and 460 big-block V8s in its full-size cars. For 1980, a 130 hp 4.9 L V8 (the 302 Windsor, marketed as a '5.0 L' V8) was the standard engine.

A 140 hp 351 CID V8 was available as an option. Following the introduction of the Lincoln Town Car in 1981, the 5.0 L V8 became the only available engine (with the 351 becoming an option for Ford and Mercury). In Canada, the 5.0 L V8 remained carbureted until 1985.

In 1986, the 5.0 L V8 was revised to 150 hp, following a redesign of the fuel-injection system with the introduction of sequential multi-port fuel injection. These engines are identifiable by their cast aluminum upper intake manifolds with horizontal throttle body (vertical throttle plate); this replaced the traditional throttle body with a carburetor-style top-mounted air cleaner previously used. Introduced in the Lincoln Continental for 1980 and marketed in all Panther-platform vehicles in 1981, the Lincoln Town Car was equipped with the 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, the sole transmission of 1981-1989 examples. All Town Cars from 1980 to 1989 featured an optional towing package which included:, a 3.55:1 (code 'K') and an improved for the engine as well as transmission.

Engine Displacement Fuel System Years produced Horsepower rating Torque output Notes Transmission Ford V8 4.9 liters (302 cu in) CFI (USA; Canada 1985) 2bbl carburetor (Canada 1981-1984) 1981 130 hp (97 kW) at 3400 rpm 230 lb⋅ft (312 N⋅m) at 2,200 rpm Ford 4-speed AOD automatic 1982 134 hp (100 kW) at 3400 rpm 245 lb⋅ft (332 N⋅m) at 2,200 rpm 1983 140 hp (104 kW) at 3200 rpm 250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m). At 2,000 rpm 1984-1985 140 hp (104 kW) at 3200 rpm 250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m) at 1,600 rpm 155 hp (116 kW) at 3600 rpm 265 lb⋅ft (359 N⋅m). At 2,000 rpm dual exhaust option SEFI 1986-1989 150 hp (112 kW) 270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m) at 2,000 rpm 160 hp (119 kW) 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) at 2,200 rpm dual exhaust option Body Exterior During the late 1970s, the sales of the Lincoln Continental had held steady and the Continental Mark V would go on to outsell its Cadillac Eldorado counterpart. In the development of the Lincoln Town Car, the design themes of the 1977-1979 Lincoln Continental and Mark V would both influence the exterior design of the 1980 Continental/Town Car.

As with its predecessors, the Town Car features nearly flat body sides, sharp-edged fenders, and a radiator-style grille. In a major departure, hideaway headlamps gave way to exposed halogen headlamps (the first on a full-size Lincoln since 1969). Another first included fully framed door glass (retractable vent windows were now standard); in sharp contrast to its Ford and Mercury counterparts, the window frames were painted matte black. While chrome trim remained around the headlamps and window frames, in a break from Lincoln tradition, it was deleted from the top of the fenders. Though mechanically similar to the Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis (the Ford LTD Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis after 1983), the Lincoln Town Car shared visible body panels only with the Continental Mark VI. In contrast to its Ford, Mercury, and Mark VI counterparts, the rooflines of 1981-1989 Town Cars feature a vertical in the.

After only 4,935 two-door Town Cars were sold in 1981, the bodystyle was discontinued for 1982. In the shift from rebadging the Continental to the Lincoln Town Car for 1981, Lincoln replaced the 'Continental' badging above the headlights with 'Town Car', which was removed in 1984. A padded roof was standard equipment on all Town Cars, with its design determined by trim level. On standard-trim Town Cars, a leather-grained vinyl full-length covering with center pillar coach lamps was fitted. For Signature Series and Cartier trims, a padded vinyl coach roof (covering the rear half of the roof) with a frenched (smaller) rear window opening was fitted; the coach roof was also an option on standard-trim Town Cars. On non-Cartier Town Cars, a full-length cloth (canvas) roof was an option; imitating the look of a convertible, the design deleted the C-pillar quarter windows.

During the 1980s, the Lincoln Town Car would undergo several exterior revisions. For 1985, the model was given a mid-cycle facelift. In addition to (slightly) improving its aerodynamics, the design was intended to visually shorten the car (though length was essentially unchanged). The front and rear bumpers were redesigned, better integrating them into the bodywork. The rear fascia was redesigned; distinguished by redesigned taillamps, the trunklid was better integrated with the rear fenders. For 1986, to meet federal regulations, a center brake light was added in the rear window. For 1988, the grille was updated with a brushed-metal panel between the taillamps, which now featured the reverse lamps.

1989 models are distinguished by special trim features including satin black paint for grille blades, trim between headlights, and amber (instead of clear) front parking lamps. The 'Lincoln' front-end badging is moved from above left headlight onto grille and changed to large sans-serif script. In the rear, the brushed-metal panel was given a pinstripe finish and all badging was moved from the panel onto the trunk lid.

All models feature a landau roof with a smaller, more formal 'frenched' rear window. All non-Cartier models also include an embedded Lincoln 'star' emblems in their Interior The interior of the Lincoln Town Car featured many advanced luxury options for its time. Signature Series and Cartier models featured 6-way power seats (and manual seatback recliners) for the driver and front passenger; the Lincoln Town Car adopted a split front bench seat previously seen on the Mark coupes. Several electronic features included an optional digital-display showing the driver 'miles to empty' and (based on driver input) an 'estimated time of arrival'.

A -based unlocked the vehicle through a 5-digit combination (factory-programmed or owner-programmed). Mounted above the driver door handle, the keypad allowed the driver to lock all four doors; after entering the code, the driver could unlock the doors or release the trunklid.

Along with keyfob-based systems, the keypad system is still in use on Ford and Lincoln vehicles (as of 2017). As part of the 1985 update, the Lincoln Town Car was the first Ford vehicle to feature a CD player as an option (as part of a 12-speaker JBL premium stereo system); while 1984 was the final year for the option of 8-track players and CB radios for the Town Car. In a functional change, the horn button was moved from the turn-signal lever to the steering wheel hub. The door trim was changed from wood to upholstery matching the seats. For 1986, the front-seat were replaced with a taller 4-way articulating design; walnut burl trim replaced much of the satin black trim on the lower dash.

For 1988, the instrument cluster was updated; for Town Cars with analog gauges, the instrument panel was given round dials in square bezels. In addition, new wood trim was added to the dashboard and steering wheel. 1981-1989 Lincoln Town Car. 1989 Lincoln Town Car Trim At its 1980 launch, the Lincoln Town Car was offered in two trim levels, a standard/base trim and a Lincoln Town Car Signature Series (a name shared with the Mark VI, though with less exclusive features). In 1982, Lincoln adopted the Mark-Series tradition of Designer Series editions as the Cartier Edition was shifted from the Mark VI to the Town Car, becoming the top trim level; the Cartier Edition would remain part of the Town Car line through the 2003 model year.

Special editions Cartier Designer Edition In 1982, in a trim level shift, the Cartier Edition was moved from the Mark Series to the Lincoln Town Car. As before, the special-edition package consisted of exclusively-coordinated exterior colors and interior designs, with the Cartier logo embroidered in place of the Lincoln 'star' emblem on the seats.

For 1987, the package underwent a redesign with new upholstery design and new two-tone (metallic beige) platinum added alongside the traditional platinum silver and two-tone arctic white. Sail America Commemorative Edition This special edition 1987 Signature Series model came in white with a blue carriage roof and had a white leather interior with blue piping and special badging. Ford Motor Company was one of the corporate sponsors of the 'Sail America Foundation' syndicate, owner of the 1987 America's Cup winning yacht Stars & Stripes 87. Special Edition The 1988 Town Car Signature Series was available with a $2,461 'Special Edition package', which included a carriage roof (giving the appearance of a convertible top), wire spoke aluminum wheels, JBL audio system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and leather upholstery with contrasting-color piping. This replaced a proposed edition Town Car that had been in the works. Marketing For the 1985 model year, the Cadillac and, traditional competitors of the Lincoln Town Car, shifted to front-wheel drive platforms, becoming smaller than the Lincoln Continental.

At the time, Lincoln marketed the larger size of the Town Car as a selling point. In response to the downsized Cadillacs, Lincoln introduced a series of advertisements in late 1985 titled 'The Valet' which depicted parking attendants having trouble distinguishing Cadillacs from lesser (Electras) and (Ninety-Eights), with the question 'Is that a Cadillac?' Answered by the response 'No, it's an Oldsmobile.or Buick.' At the end, the owner of a Lincoln would appear with the line 'The Lincoln Town Car please.' The commercial campaign saw the emergence of the new advertising line for the brand, ' Lincoln. What a Luxury Car Should Be.'

Which was used into the 1990s. While the Town Car retained its traditional layout and large size, fuel prices dropped to a contemporary new low at the time, and operating economy became less of a concern to buyers than a decade prior. Second generation (1990–1997) Second generation.

1990-1992 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series Overview Also called Hongqi CA7465 Production July 1989 – September 1997 1990–1997 Assembly, U.S. 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series Trim Upon its redesign in October 1989, the Lincoln Town Car carried over its three previous trim levels: base, Signature Series, and Cartier Designer Edition. For 1991, the base trim was renamed Executive Series. From 1989 to 1996, the Lincoln Town Car was available with a factory towing package. The Base (Executive Series from 1991MY onward) Town Car offered six-passenger seating with two bench seats, a four-speaker AM/FM stereo with cassette player, 6-way front power seats, a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission, cloth seating surfaces, fifteen-inch tires, dashboard clock, and keyless entry with Ford's SecuriCode keyless entry keypad.

The Signature Series added a digital vacuum fluorescent instrument cluster, trip computer, standard alloy wheels, and an (optional) cloth imitation convertible roof. The Cartier Edition was fitted with the same features as the Signature Series, adding a JBL-branded sound system with amplifier, a security system, alloy spoked wheels, and other exclusive details, such as cloth and leather seats. In a departure from tradition, starting in 1990, Cartier Designer Edition Town Cars were no longer available in a single color combination yearly, but in several different interior/exterior combinations. In addition, aside from gray lower body trim offered as an option for Signature Series Town Cars, Cartier Editions became the only two-tone versions of the Town Car. Special editions.

1992 Lincoln Town Car Jack Nicklaus Signature Series In addition to the three standard trims of the Lincoln Town Car, various special edition option packages were produced by Lincoln (excluding dealer-produced versions). Jack Nicklaus Signature Series (1992-1997) The Signature Series was a special-edition option package for the Town Car Signature Series that was featured a green exterior with a white top; the interior consisted of white leather with green accents. Another version of the package was sold with a white exterior and a standard roof; the interior trim was similar, with white leather seats and green carpets and trim. Most Jack Nicklaus editions have ornaments and wording on the exterior trimmed in gold including green and gold 'Golden Bear' badges on the front fenders. Options included on the 1992 to 1997 Jack Nicklaus Signature Series included: Memory Seats with Power Lumbar/Recliner, Leather Seats and Monotone Paint.

Regatta Edition (1994) The Regatta Edition was a maritime-themed special-edition option package for the Signature Series, with approximately 1,500 produced. The package consisted of White Oxford leather seats (with optional blue seat piping), with regatta blue carpeting; the doors and instrument panel featured matching blue-color trim. The package was often paired with a white oxford vinyl carriage roof featuring embroidery on the 'C' pillar near the opera windows. Spinnaker Edition (1995) Replacing the Regatta Edition, the Spinnaker Edition option package featured tri-coat paint, two-toned leather seats, the Spinnaker logo on the floor mats, and 16' spoked.

Diamond Anniversary Edition (1996) To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Lincoln in 1996, the division sold a Diamond Anniversary Edition of the Town Car Signature Series (alongside the Continental and Mark VIII). Featuring a unique accent stripe, leather seats, wood instrument panel trim, window badging, power, audio system, auto electrochromatic dimming mirror with compass, and, the Diamond Anniversary Edition included nearly every available option on the Lincoln Town Car. Cypress Edition (1996) The Cypress Edition of the Signature Series featured Cypress Gold Frost exterior paint, a two-toned leather interior, and red Cypress tree badging. Features At its 1990 redesign, the Lincoln Town Car was offered with relatively few options, with nearly all features as standard equipment.

On the Signature Series, the only options were leather seat trim, a moonroof, a 10-disc CD changer, JBL sound system, security system, and onboard telephone. The redesign highlighted several new features that had never been available before on the Town Car. A two-position driver's memory seat was standard on Cartier Editions (optional on Signature Series); the memory seats featured 8-way adjustment for both seats and inflatable lumbar support. While technically a carryover feature from 1989, the was redesigned for the much wider rear window of the new Town Car.

A number of advances were made in the safety features available for the Lincoln Town Car, with becoming an optional feature in 1990. Following the return of 4-wheel disc brakes to the Town Car in 1991 (for the first time since 1979), ABS became standard in 1992. As with the rest of the Panther-platform vehicles, the Town Car was fitted with a driver's side airbag in 1990, although the Town Car was technically designed to be fitted with dual airbags (the first American-produced luxury vehicle to be fitted with them). However, due to supply problems with the passenger airbag module, the passenger airbag essentially became a, with a credit on the window sticker issued for the price of the missing airbag. Upon owner request, for the price of the issued credit, the passenger airbag would be installed.

By the beginning of the 1992 model year, all Town Cars come equipped with dual airbags from the factory. Safety National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1990 Lincoln Town Car Crash Test Ratings. Frontal Driver: Third generation (1998–2011) Third generation.

1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car Overview Also called Lincoln Town Car L FAW Hongqi CA7460 FAW Hongqi Limousine Production October 1997 – August 29, 2011 1998–2011 Assembly, U.S. 2008-2010 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited Interior As with its predecessors, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car visibly shares few common interior parts with its Ford and Mercury counterparts (aside from its steering column, radio, and climate controls). To improve ergonomics, power seat controls on Signature and Cartier models are relocated from the seat to door panel (Executive Series, in 1999). Seat-mounted side airbags become standard on all Town Cars for 1999.

In the same year, the Executive Series regained its rear-seat center armrest (initially deleted in a cost-cutting move). For its 2003 redesign, the interior of the Lincoln Town Car saw extensive changes. To differentiate the Town Car from the Mercury Grand Marquis, the radio and climate controls were integrated into a single unit with an analog clock; the interior was given a model-specific wood trim bordered by satin metal. The redesign included new seats, distinguished by taller head restraints.

Alongside the Lincoln LS, the 2003 Town Car introduced a DVD-based system designed by; it was later paired with sound processing. On all Town Cars except for Executive Series, ultrasonic park assist was standard, alongside a power-open/close trunk lid. For 2004, the 'Soundmark' standard stereo system is redesigned to offer dual-media capability (AM/FM/cassette/CD). For 2005, for the first time since 1996, the Town Car receives a redesigned steering wheel.

For 2006, the instrument panel was redesigned, with Lincoln Town Car gaining a tachometer alongside its Ford and Mercury counterparts; Lincoln Town Car is one of the last American-market vehicles sold without one. As part of the 2008 shift in assembly plants, to streamline production, Lincoln deleted or standardized many features of the Town Car, leaving only 4 remaining options: HID headlamps, whitewall tires, polished 18-spoke wheels (in place of 10-spoke 'machine-finish' wheels), and a trunk organizer. Lincoln Town Car interior. Rear-seat center armrest Trim At its redesign for 1998, the Lincoln Town Car was produced in three trim levels: Executive Series (primarily for fleets and livery sales), Signature Series, and Cartier Designer Edition.

From 1998 to 2002, Lincoln offered the Signature Series Touring; essentially the Lincoln counterpart to the Handling and Performance Package option for the Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis, the Signature Series Touring offered suspension upgrades to optimize handling. For 2002, the Town Car line was expanded as Lincoln introduced a Premium option package for the Signature Series, Cartier, and Signature Touring; the Premium option package is distinguished by a glass sunroof. For 2004, several shifts were made to the model line, with the Executive becoming available solely for fleet/livery customers and the Cartier discontinued altogether.

To replace the Cartier, Lincoln introduced the Lincoln Town Car Ultimate, featuring a THX sound system. For 2005, the Ultimate was replaced by the Signature Limited (first introduced as an option in 2000) along with the Designer Series. Effectively replacing the Cartier, the Designer Series offered a two-tone interior with leather and adjustable head restraints; the exterior was distinguished by chrome wheels and B-pillar trim. For 2008 through 2011, the Signature Limited became the sole trim available on the standard-wheelbase Town Car along with the long-wheelbase Signature L; the Executive Series remained in production for fleet and livery sales. Special editions Touring Intended to enhance the driving appeal of the Lincoln Town Car, the Touring/Touring Sedan was an option package for Signature Series Town Cars from 1998 to 2002. Essentially the Lincoln counterpart of the Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis Handling and Performance Package, the Touring option package featured a dual-exhaust 239 hp V8h heavy-duty shocks, revised suspension bushings, wider 16-inch wheels with 235mm tires, a 3.55 rear-axle ratio, and revised steering tuning. Town Cars with the option package featured a black-painted grille, exterior chrome delete, black wood interior (fitted with perforated leather seats and a sound system).

25th Anniversary Edition Lincoln commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Town Car by offering a 25th Anniversary Edition package on the 2006 Signature Limited. The package included chrome B-pillar and door handles, unique Eucalyptus wood applique and matching steering wheel with wood inserts, scuff plates with '25th Anniversary Edition' and '25th anniversary' badging, Provence leather individual 40/20/40 lounge seating with individual comfort, shirring, contrast piping and rear seat adjustable headrests, foglamps and 9-spoke chrome wheels. Continental Edition Offered in 2010 and 2011 was the Continental Edition package; available as an option only on the Signature Limited trim.

The package added Continental badging, chrome 17-inch wheels and accents to the B-pillars. On the interior, the Continental name was embroidered on the front seats and front floor mats. Safety The Lincoln Town Car was the first production sedan in the world to receive US five-star crash ratings in every category. Displayed at Town Car L A new 'L' designation was used for extended-wheelbase Town Cars from 2000 to 2011.

The L editions offered an additional 6 in (150 mm) of rear-seat legroom, as well as remote access audio and climate controls mounted in the rear center armrest. Also included was a two-way travel switch for the front passenger seat base (a feature shared with the extended-wheelbase Jaguar XJ). The L designation was applied to the top-of-line Cartier (2000–2003), Ultimate (2004 only), and Signature (2005–2011) trim levels. Fleet buyers received it under the Executive L trim designation. For 2000–02 versions, the 'L' edition is identified by a widened, bearing the Lincoln 'star' ornament; maintaining parts commonality with the standard Town Car.

The 2003-2011 'L' editions had longer rear doors, featuring wider versions of the fixed windows. Lincoln Town Car L (2000-2011). 2003-2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature L Ballistic Protection Series Starting in 2003, the Lincoln Town Car had been available featuring from the factory. Adding nearly $100,000 to the base price, the armored body and bulletproof glass raised the curb weight of the Town Car to nearly 7,000 pounds. Other changes included the suspension and brakes. Only a few dealers in the US were authorized to sell this series. Hongqi CA7460 See main page, In China, produced a licensed version of the Lincoln Town Car rebadged as the Hongqi CA7460(红旗,Red flag CA7460) and Hongqi Qijian(红旗旗舰,Flagship) from November 10, 1998 to 2005.

However the limousine version continues to be produced and sold in China. The limousine version is currently called the Hongqi Limousine.

Pricing in 1998 was at 690,000 RMB (109,710 USD) while limousine variants were added later in the year. Pricing for the limousine variant was 1,350,000 RMB (214,650 USD). Sales Calendar Year American sales 1994 120,191 1995 92,673 1996 93,598 1997 92,297 1998 97,547 1999 84,629 2000 81,399 2001 66,859 2002 59,312 2003 56,566 2004 51,908 2005 47,122 2006 39,295 2007 26,739 2008 15,653 2009 11,375 2010 11,264 2011 9,460 2012 1,001 Total 1,058,888 Discontinuation During the 2000s, in spite of declining sales, the Town Car remained one of the highest-selling American-brand luxury sedans. Outside of retail markets, it was the most used and car in the United States and Canada. In 2006, as part of, Ford considered ending production of Lincoln's largest model as part of the 2007 closing of the.

Industry observer George Peterson said 'It blows everybody’s mind that they are dropping the Town Car. Just think what Ford could do if they actually invested in a re-skin of Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car.' Ford ultimately decided to keep the model and move assembly to the in Ontario, Canada; this was home to the and; both models also used the. The Town Car's manufacture resumed at its new location in late 2007.

The first Canadian-assembled Town Car was built on January 10, 2008. Following the 2007 model year, however, the Town Car was discontinued for retail sale in Canada, available exclusively for fleet and livery customers afterward. In 2009, the fate of all three Panther-platform models was determined when Ford announced the 2011 closure of the St. Thomas Assembly Plant. For the limousine and livery markets, Ford had promised availability of the Town Car through the 2011 model year; retail sales continued on a limited basis in the United States and for export. On January 4, 2011, the Town Car became the last Panther-platform variant available for retail sale as the final Mercury Grand Marquis was produced (the last Mercury-brand vehicle).

On August 29, 2011, the final Town Car rolled off the assembly line, without any fanfare or announcement from Ford. Since the 2011 withdrawal of the Town Car, Lincoln has not directly replaced the model in its product line. From 2009 to 2016, the Lincoln MKS (considered by Lincoln as the replacement for the 1995-2002 Continental) adopted the role of flagship Lincoln sedan; from 2011 to 2016, it replaced the Town Car as the longest American-produced sedan.

While not named as a replacement for the Town Car, the 2017 Lincoln Continental (which replaces the MKS) closely matches the Town Car (in width, height, and wheelbase) though using a front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive layout; in place of a V8, it uses twin-turbocharged V6 engines. Though the sedan itself has remained out of production since 2011, the Town Car nameplate has remained in use since the 2012 model year, denoting a variant of the designed for limousine/livery use. Awards The Town Car has received several awards and recognitions.

repeatedly named the Town Car one of the best cars to be chauffeured in along with other, often more expensive flagship sedans, such as the,. The Town Car Signature L features a rear seat comfort package which not only provides rear seat passengers with audio system and rear compartment climate controls, but also features a control function which allows for the rear seat occupants to move the passenger seat forward, a feature exclusive to few. In addition to its many amenities, the Signature L also features an unrivaled 46.9 in (1,191 mm) of rear legroom, and 60 in (1,524 mm) of rear shoulder room. In 1990, upon the introduction of the second generation Town Car, the vehicle was named. However this award was later included by Car and Driver in a list of poorly chosen car of the year award winners. It should be noted that Motor Trend has changed the criteria by which it awards its highest accolade: Originally, Car of the Year awards went to the vehicle model which was the most significantly improved over the previous year's design in all respects.

Currently, no such consideration is given to contenders for this award, and vehicles are considered for the award even if in their first year of production. See also. /. /. Series References.

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