Lincoln’s rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan has received only minimal changes since 2003; 2010 continues that trend. The Town Car comes in two trim levels: Signature Limited and Signature L. The Signature L sedan is 6 inches longer than its mate in both overall length and wheelbase. Two additional series are available for limousine and livery use.
New for 2010 There are no significant changes on the Lincoln Town Car.
Exterior The Town Car’s formal appearance leads off with a chrome vertical-bar grille that’s flanked by quad-beam halogen headlights. A stand-up ornament is mounted at the front of the hood. High-intensity-discharge headlights are optional.
Standard models are 215.4 inches long on a 117.7-inch wheelbase; the extended-length L sedans are 221.4 inches long overall with a 123.7-inch wheelbase.
Standard 17-inch wheels
Optional daytime running lights
Optional xenon headlamps
Interior The Town Car seats up to six occupants and is equipped with a 40/20/40-split front bench seat. The seats are trimmed in premium leather. The extended-length Signature L has heated rear seats, a folding rear armrest, remote audio and climate controls, and rear-located seat-position controls for the outboard front passenger seat. Interior features include:
Programmable power-adjustable pedals
Keyless entry
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger
Power lumbar support
Rear parking sensors
Heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood inserts
Under the Hood The Town Car’s 4.6-liter V-8 has 239 horsepower and 287 pounds-feet of torque. The V-8 is flex-fuel capable.
Four-speed automatic is the only transmission
Standard traction control
Safety Safety features include:
Dual-stage front airbags
Side-impact airbags
Standard antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution
