What is the Lincoln Town Car?
The Town Car is a full-size luxury sedan that became one of Lincoln’s best-known nameplates. It began as a flagship version of the Continental before becoming its own model line, carrying Lincoln’s traditional large-sedan character through several generations.
The Town Car had three generations: the first (1981–1989), second (1990–1997) and third (1998–2011). Each brought a redesign, with the final generation remaining in production through 2011.
Engines and power
U.S. EPA listings include petrol and flex-fuel E85 versions, with engine sizes from 4.6 L to 5.0 L. Canadian listings include petrol and E85 versions with a 4.6 L engine.
How economical is the Lincoln Town Car?
The best listed combined U.S. EPA rating is 20 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.8 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figures give a lowest listed consumption of 12.7 L/100 km. The procedures differ, so these results are not direct equivalents. European figures use WLTP or NEDC, U.S. figures use EPA testing, and Canadian figures use the 5-cycle procedure.
Where was the Town Car sold?
U.S. EPA listings cover 1984–2011, and Canadian NRCan listings cover 1995–2011.
Questions and answers
How many Town Car generations were there?
Three: the first ran from 1981 to 1989, the second from 1990 to 1997, and the third from 1998 to 2011.
What fuel could a Town Car use?
U.S. and Canadian listings include petrol and flex-fuel E85 versions.
What is its best combined EPA fuel rating?
The best combined U.S. EPA rating is 20 MPG.
Was the Town Car sold in Canada?
Yes. Canadian NRCan listings cover 1995–2011.
