The power increases almost serenely. Even when I jammed down the accelerator, shift points were almost imperceptible. Horsepower is 275, and torque is 300 foot-pounds at 4,000 rpm. Fuel economy is rated at 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Inside, the Cartier L retains a mostly old-style look.
Seats are flat and nicely trimmed in leather.
The dashboard is straight across, with nary a contour. This big sedan can seat six, but the middle person up front must sit awkwardly between, or on top of, two seat belt connectors that stick up from cushions. Neither the front nor the rear middle seat rider has a head restraint, and all the head restraints in the test car failed to lock into place. Through July, retail sales of the Town Car, separate from sales to fleets and livery services, totaled 48,911. The total sales were down 7.8 percent from last year.