Lincoln Town Car
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Introduced as a stand-alone model for 1981, the Lincoln Town Car essentially replaced the Continental as the brand’s full-size, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan when the Continental was downsized for 1982. Over its 30-year lifespan, the Town Car embodied the traditional American luxury-car philosophy — large, cushy and comfortable on the highway. While later generations became more refined and manageable, the Town Car always maintained a soft, floaty ride that appealed to its primary customer base: older buyers and limousine/livery companies. The Town Car sold quite well for the first 20 years of its run, but sales slumped significantly as the 2000s dawned and consumer tastes shifted to SUVs — even among luxury brands. Rather than update the Town Car’s aged “Panther” platform, Lincoln elected to discontinue the car after the 2011 model year. However, the Town Car name soon reappeared on livery versions of Lincoln’s MKT mid-size SUV.
- 1998–2011
- 1992–97
- 1998–2011
- 1992–97
1998–2011 Town Car
The Town Car underwent a full redesign for 1998 that gave it a more modern, yet still formal, appearance. The new body was 3 inches shorter in overall length, with a slightly sleeker, more rounded silhouette; extended-length L versions gave backseat passengers 6
2011
- MSRP range $47,000–$52,895
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Consumer rating
(28 reviews) - Combined mpg 19
- Body style Sedan
2010
- MSRP range $46,925–$52,595
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Consumer rating
(17 reviews) - Combined mpg 19
- Body style Sedan
- Power-adjustable pedals
- 239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body-on-frame construction
- Formal appearance
- Regular- or extended-length body
2009
- MSRP range $46,385–$52,055
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Consumer rating
(18 reviews) - Combined mpg 19
- Body style Sedan
- Power-adjustable pedals
- 239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body-on-frame construction
- Formal appearance
- Regular- or extended-length bodies
2008
- MSRP range $45,295–$50,900
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Consumer rating
(21 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- Power adjustable pedals
- 239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body-on-frame construction
- Formal appearance
- Regular- or extended-length bodies
2007
- MSRP range $42,175–$50,645
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Consumer rating
(39 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- Power adjustable pedals
- 239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
- RWD
- Three new colors for 2007
- Body-on-frame construction
- Formal appearance
- Regular- or extended-length bodies
2006
- MSRP range $42,055–$50,525
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Consumer rating
(41 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- 239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
- RWD
- Body-on-frame construction
- Formal appearance
- Regular- or extended-length bodies
2005
- MSRP range $42,055–$50,525
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Consumer rating
(38 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- 239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
- RWD
- Body-on-frame construction
- Formal appearance
2004
- MSRP range $41,675–$50,120
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Consumer rating
(50 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- 4.6-liter V-8
- RWD layout
- Body-on-frame construction
- Formal look
2003
- MSRP range $40,785–$51,315
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Consumer rating
(33 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
2002
- MSRP range $40,170–$49,235
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Consumer rating
(23 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
2001
- MSRP range $32,290–$48,610
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Consumer rating
(27 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
2000
- MSRP range $38,830–$43,330
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Consumer rating
(16 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1999
- MSRP range $38,525–$43,025
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Consumer rating
(18 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1998
- MSRP range $38,030–$42,830
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Consumer rating
(21 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1992–97 Town Car
1997
- MSRP range $37,280–$43,200
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Consumer rating
(38 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1996
- MSRP range $36,910–$42,055
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Consumer rating
(16 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1995
- MSRP range $36,400–$41,200
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Consumer rating
(19 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1994
- MSRP range $34,750–$38,100
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Consumer rating
(10 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1993
- MSRP range $34,400–$37,800
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Consumer rating
(6 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1992
- MSRP range $31,211–$36,340
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Consumer rating
(7 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
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