Limousine Lincoln Town Car on our roads is extremely rare. This luxury car was manufactured in the USA by the Lincoln-Mercury division, which is owned by the world famous Ford company. The car was first published in 1981. And the release continued until the early 2010s. However, first things first.
About Model
First of all, it should be noted that the Lincoln Town Car limousine in the form in which it is shown in the above photo was not produced by the plants. In fact, this is a sedan, elongated according to the "stretch" technology by inserting into the body of the middle section and transforming the interior. And everything is carried out by highly qualified specialists by order of an individual client or company.
The Lincoln Town Car is a rear-wheel drive 6-seater luxury sedan. Its distinguishing features are the frame chassis and the V8 engine, which was even on the earliest versions.
This car is often found in films. He appeared in the TV series Strela and Brigade, in the thriller Lincoln for a Lawyer, and the melodrama Bodyguard. However, such popularity is not surprising. This model really has a bright appearance, which is simply impossible not to use.
A bit of history
The name Town Car was given to the car for a reason. He has his own story, rooted in the 1920s. In those days, under this name, special type limousines were known, characterized by a closed passenger compartment at the rear and an open driver's seat in front. Above is a photo of this car.
The first such Lincoln Town Car limousine was built for Henry Ford I. himself. Then the name was again applied. But already in relation to another model, which became known as the Lincoln Continental Town Car. This luxury car was offered to customers with a wide range of options for those times, exquisite interior decoration and elegant design. In this form, the name was used until 1981, when the Town Car, which can be found on the streets today, was released.
Specifications
Special attention should be paid to the power indicators that distinguish modern Lincoln Town Car models. The limousine of this brand is a very solid machine in its characteristics. Under the hood is a 4.6-liter V8 engine producing 242 hp. This unit consumes about 13 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in mixed mode.
The car behaves perfectly on the road. Each Lincoln Town Car limousine is equipped with a power steering, disc brakes and ventilated models, and the engine works in tandem with a 4-speed “automatic” that accurately and imperceptibly switches speeds.
Manageability of the car is also at altitude, although it weighs a lot. 1 970 kilograms - that’s how much the Lincoln Town Car sedan weighs. Limousine, of course, has more parameters. Marks at 100 km / h the speedometer needle reaches 9.5 seconds after the start of movement. And its maximum is 180 km / h.
Of particular note is the equipment that the Lincoln Town Car boasts. The limousine is equipped with everything that can come in handy for comfortable driving. There are ABS, ESP, TCS, 4 airbags, alarm, audio system, central locking, climate control, xenon headlights, trip computer, parking sensors, cruise, full power accessories and heating function for seats and mirrors. The driver will definitely feel comfortable driving a car like the Lincoln Town Car. The limousine has excellent technical specifications - the same goes for the equipment. This could be seen, although not all of its advantages are listed above.
VIP model
Separate attention should be noted passenger compartment. He delights almost all the people who rented the Lincoln Town Car. Limousine reviews get most often positive, which is not surprising.
The length of the model is from 9 to 11 meters. Inside, everything is trimmed with high quality genuine leather. Depending on the length of the car, its capacity can be from 10 to 20 people. The salon is equipped with an individual climate system, a hatch, a bar with glasses for drinks, and a multimedia system. However, this is the standard for VIP cars. There are limousines and more luxurious equipment that resemble more a nightclub on wheels. Only usually are cars on a long base, reaching 12 meters in length. The most "modest" in size models are 7 m. This length is not much more than the original performance of the sedan (5.5 m).
If we draw conclusions, we can say that the Lincoln Town Car is an excellent and reliable car that will become the ideal VIP-class vehicle for special events.