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Lincoln Town Car III (FN145) 4.6 V8 (238 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 373 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1835 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 180 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 V8 (238 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for comfortable highway cruising, but acceleration is leisurely for its size. Smooth and refined power delivery.
Fuel Economy
Typical for a large American V8 of its era, fuel consumption is high, especially in urban environments.
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): 1998 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Town Car |
| Generation: | III (FN145) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 V8 (238 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 238 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 51.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 373 Nm @ 3000 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: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 15 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: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 129.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 203.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1835 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 585 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5470 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1985 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2990 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1610 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1660 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 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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