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Lincoln Town Car III (FN145) 4.6 i V8 L (242 Hp)
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Lincoln Town Car:
The Lincoln Town Car is a model line of full-size luxury sedans that was marketed and produced by the Lincoln division of the American automaker Ford Motor Company. Deriving its name from a limousine body style, Lincoln marketed the Town Car from 1981 to 2011, with the nameplate previously serving as the flagship trim of the Lincoln Continental. Produced across three generations for thirty model years, the Town Car was marketed directly against luxury sedans from Cadillac and Chrysler.
Marketed nearly exclusively as a four-door sedan , many examples of the Town Car were used for fleet and livery service. From 1983 to its 2011 discontinuation, the Town Car was the longest car produced by Ford worldwide, becoming the longest mass-production car sold in North America from 1997 to 2011. While not a direct successor of the Town Car, the Lincoln MKS would become the longest American sedan until 2016....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (FN145) Overview:
Lincoln Town Car (III (FN145)). With 389 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2065 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 177 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.6 i V8 L (242 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly more potent version, offering marginally better responsiveness. The 9.5-second acceleration is respectable for a large luxury sedan.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the standard V8, expect high fuel consumption, potentially slightly worse due to the 'L' model's increased weight.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and smooth suspension
- • Spacious interior with ample legroom and trunk space
- • Reliable and durable Modular 4.6L V8 engine
- • Classic American luxury styling
- • Excellent value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all V8 trims
- • Dated interior design and technology compared to rivals
- • Ponderous handling and significant body roll
- • Large exterior dimensions make parking and maneuvering challenging
- • Limited performance, not designed for spirited driving
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (FN145): 2001 - 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Town Car |
| Generation: | III (FN145) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 i V8 L (242 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 242 Hp @ 4900 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 389 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Modular / C46RSEM [Same engine] More details about the engine Modular / C46RSEM |
| Engine displacement: | 4601 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 17.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 177 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2065 |
| Max. weight: | 2510 |
| Max load: | 445 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 585 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5623 mm mm [153mm more] |
| Width: | 1987 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1501 mm mm [31mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3143 mm mm [153mm more] |
| Front track: | 1610 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1673 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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