In use since 1991, it cranks out 220hp at 4,500 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a super smooth, electronic four speed automatic transmission. This quiet, silky powerplant will propel the Town Car from a standstill to 60 mph is about 8.8 seconds. Responsive would be the appropriate description. If you want to think of the good old days when early 1950's vintage Lincolns were winning the famous Mexican Road Race, this new machine would blow the doors off the 1953 Lincoln Capri, a class winner in those historic road races.
Fuel economy is surprisingly good.
I average over 20 mpg in 500 plus miles of spirited driving, all of it in El Dorado County except for a run to Reno. At a steady 65 the trip computer indicated I was getting between 26-30 mpg. I think you will do much better in our style of driving. One of the reasons for the Town Car's remarkable economy is weight control. Curb weight runs about 4050 pounds.