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LAYOUT    Front engine, rear-wheel drive 
TYPE    SOHC V-8 with electronic engine control 
DISPLACEMENT    4.6 liter/281 cu in. 
BORE & STROKE    90.2 mm x 90.0 mm/3.55 in. x 3.54 in. 
COMPRESSION RATIO    9.4:1 
HORSEPOWER  Executive and Signature Series  220 @ 4750 rpm (SAE net) 
  Signature Touring Sedan and Cartier / Cartier L  235 @ 4750 rpm (SAE net) 
TORQUE  Executive and Signature Series  265 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm (SAE net) 
  Signature Touring Sedan and Cartier / Cartier L  275 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm (SAE net) 
FUEL DELIVERY    Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection 
FUEL REQUIREMENT    87 octane unleaded (minimum) 
IGNITION    Coil-on-plug integrated electronic ignition system 
EXHAUST SYSTEM  Executive and Signature Series  Single, stainless steel 
  Signature Touring Sedan and Cartier  Dual, stainless steel 
 
BODY    Full-length ladder-type frame 
SUSPENSION  Front  Independent Short- and Long-Arm design with ball joints, stabilizer bar and coil springs 
  Rear  4-bar Watt’s linkage self-leveling air spring suspension and stabilizer bar 
SHOCK ABSORBERS    Gas-pressurized hydraulic 
STEERING  Type  Power speed-sensitive, variable-assist 
  Overall ratio  16.4:1 (on center) 
  Turns, lock-to-lock  3.4 
  Turning circle  42.0 ft diameter 
WHEELBASE    117.7 in. 
TRACK  Front/Rear  63.4 in./65.3 in. 
BRAKES  Front  Power-assisted disc, 12.4-inch diameter rotors, anti-lock 
  Rear  Power-assisted disc, 11.1-inch diameter rotors, anti-lock 
WHEELS    16-inch aluminum 
TIRES  Executive, Signature and Cartier  P225/60SR16 black sidewall 
  Signature Touring Sedan  P235/60TR16 black sidewall 
HEADROOM (in.)    39.3 front, 37.6 rear (39.4 front, 37.9 rear)*
LEGROOM (in.)    42.6 front, 41.1 rear (42.6 front, 46.9 rear)*
HIPROOM (in.)    57.3 front, 58.0 rear (57.3 front, 57.8 rear)*
SHOULDER ROOM (in.)    60.6 front, 60.3 rear (60.6 front,  59.9 rear)*
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (in.)    58.0 height, 78.2 width, 215.3 length 
FUEL CAPACITY (gal)    19.0 
LUGGAGE SPACE (cu ft)    20.6 
CURB WEIGHT (lb)    4,047-4,156 
Driver and front-passenger dual airbag Supplemental Restraint System** SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system 
Driver and front passenger side-impact head/chest airbags** Heavy-gauge steel side-door anti-intrusion beams 
4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  Front and rear crumple zones 
Remote illuminated Keyless Entry system with panic button  Brake/shift interlock 
3-point safety belts for front outboard and all rear passengers** Dual power heated exterior mirrors 
SmartLock™ anti-lockout system  Rear-door child-safety locks 
All-speed Electronic Traction Control  Child-safety seat tether anchor 
Power adjustable brake and accelerator pedals  Safety-belt pretensioners 
Towing capacities for Town Car are as follows: 
Towing Class- Light-Duty Class I 
Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) 2000 
Max. Tongue Weight (lbs.) 200 
Hitch Design- Load-carrying type 
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  Power door locks 
Electrochromic mirror/compass group  No-dim daytime dash lights 
Autolamp on/delay/off lighting system  Concealed radio antenna 
40/20/40 front seat system with driver/passenger 8-way power seats, 2-way front head restraints, dual power lumbar  Ashtray-mounted cupholders 
CFC-free electronic temperature control with sunload sensor  Delayed accessory power 
Rear seat heat and air conditioning ducts  Analog instrument cluster 
Fingertip speed control with tap-up/tap-down feature  Electronic message center with Tripminder® and directional compass 
Power windows with driver-side express-down feature  Front seatback map pockets with umbrella holder 
AM/FM stereo/cassette with Premium Sound  Front and rear-carpeted floormats 
Battery saver  Courtesy lights and integral reflectors on front and rear doors 
Tilt steering wheel  Roof rail assist handles 
Remote decklid and fuel-filler door release buttons on driver’s-door trim panel  Automatic parking brake release 
Leather seating surfaces  Rear compartment reading lights 
Solar-tinted glass  Leather-wrapped 2-spoke steering wheel 
Auxiliary 12-volt power outlet   
Bodyside protection molding  Cornering lamps 
Complex reflector taillamps and reflector headlamps with clear lenses  5-mph bumpers front and rear 
Extensive corrosion protection  Single key entry/ignition 
Auto headlights on with windshield wipers  Dual power heated exterior mirrors 
Heated front seats with 5 temperature settings  Conventional spare tire with steel wheel 
6-disc radio-controlled CD changer*** Engine block heater 
Power moonroof*** Premium Package: 6-disc CD changer, power moonroof***
2-tone paint
In addition to Executive Series  Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio/temperature control buttons 
Driver/passenger 8-way power seats with 2-way front seat head restraints and dual power lumbar adjustment  Easy entry/exit driver’s seat 
Memory setting for driver’s seat, exterior mirrors and adjustable pedals  Electrochromic exterior driver’s side mirror with memory 
HomeLink® programmable garage door opener  16-inch Snowflake aluminum wheels 
Lincoln Signature Audio System   
In addition to Signature Series  3.55 axle ratio 
P235/60SR16 radial tires  Dual exhaust 
16-in. 8-spoke aluminum wheels  Perforated leather seat trim 
11.25-in. torque converter  Monochromic lower bodyside moldings and argent grille 
Revised springs, monotube shock absorbers, and 29.5-mm front and 18-mm rear stabilizer bars  Leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio duplicate temperature control buttons 
Black bird’s-eye maple-wood trim   
In addition to Signature Series  Analog clock 
Exclusive premium leather seat trim  16-inch Cartier Chrome aluminum wheels 
Heated front seats with 5 temperature settings  Dual exhaust system 
Alpine® Audio System with Digital Signal Processing, subwoofer and Audiophile speakers  Gold package 
Monogrammed floormats   
In addition to the Cartier features, the Cartier L — which is a long wheelbase version — includes heated rear seats, a folding rear armrest with storage bin, rear seat four-way head restraints, rear audio/climate controls, a 6-inch rear doors extension, a cigar-sized ashtray in the rear doors, cupholders, power point outlets and other fine Lincoln luxuries. 
*Cartier L dimensions. **Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat. ***Available on Cartier and Signature Series. Available on Executive and Signature Series. 
Light Parchment interior with French stitching  Nudo leather seating surfaces 
Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel  "Limited" stitching on front seatbacks 
Five exterior colors, including Medium Cypress Green (exclusive to Limited Edition) 
16" CromeTec wheels 
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