Lincoln Town Car

The **Lincoln Town Car** was a full-size luxury sedan produced by Ford's Lincoln division from 1980 to 2011. Initially introduced in 1980 as a 1981 model, the Town Car name had been used previously on the Lincoln Continental from 1959 to 1979. The Town Car became its own model starting in 1980, that gained popularity, especially in the limousine and funeral vehicle industries.

## First Generation (1981-1989)

The first generation of the Lincoln Town Car was produced from 1981 to 1989. It was based on the Ford Panther platform and featured a traditional sedan design, characteristic of luxury vehicles of the time. The first-generation Town Car was a popular choice for chauffeur-driven transportation, with many used as limousines and funeral cars.

## Second Generation (1990-1997)

The second generation of the Lincoln Town Car was introduced in 1990 with a complete redesign. It featured updated styling with rounded edges and new technology. The interior was redesigned and The second generation also had A facelift in 1995 that included a refreshed front end.

## Third Generation (1998-2011)

The third generation of the Town Car debuted in 1998, featuring a more rounded and sleek design. This generation had upgrades to the suspension and interior quality. The Town Car continued to be used as a limousine, taxi, and hearse. In 2003, the model received a mild redesign that introduced rack-and-pinion steering and other updates to the exterior and interior. The Third generation was sold until the production ended in 2011.

## Discontinuation

The Lincoln Town Car was discontinued in 2011 after over three decades of production. The decision was part of Lincoln's transition to newer vehicle platforms, such as the front-wheel-drive-based Lincoln MKS and Lincoln Continental. Although production ceased, the Town Car continued to be used as a limousine and funeral vehicle for some time.

## Licensed Production in China

In China, a licensed version of the Lincoln Town Car was produced by FAW and rebadged as the Hongqi CA7460 and Hongqi Qijian from November 10, 1998, until 2005. The limousine versions are now known as the Hongqi Limousine L1, L2, and L3. In 1998, the price was 690,000 RMB (approximately US$109,710). The L3, introduced in 2001, had a wheelbase of 3,190 mm. The L1, introduced in 2002, had a wheelbase of 3,990 mm, while the L2, introduced in 2003, had the longest wheelbase at 5,339 mm. The limousine variant was priced at 1,350,000 RMB (approximately US$214,650).

## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Lincoln Town Car
- **image**: Lincoln Town Car (2003-2008), front left.jpg
- **manufacturer**: Lincoln Motor Company, Lincoln (Ford Motor Company, Ford)
- **production**: 1980–2011
- **model years**: 1981–2011
- **class**: Full-size luxury car
- **platform**: Ford Panther platform
- **related**: Mercury Grand Marquis
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford LTD Crown Victoria
- **layout**: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, FR layout
- **predecessor**: Lincoln Continental#Sixth generation (1980), Lincoln Continental (1980)
- **successor**: Lincoln MKT


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: File:1989 Lincoln Town Car -- 06-16-2011.jpg
- **caption**: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
- **name**: First generation
- **production**: 1980–1989
- **model years**: 1981–1989
- **aka**: Lincoln Continental (1980)
- **engine**: _Ford small block engine#302, 5.0 L small block_ V8
- **transmission**: 4-speed _Ford AOD transmission, AOD_ automatic transmission, automatic
- **related**: Lincoln Continental Mark VI, Continental Mark VI
Mercury Grand Marquis
Ford LTD Crown Victoria
- **assembly**: United States: Wixom, Michigan (Wixom Assembly Plant)
- **body style**: 4-door sedan (car), sedan
2-door sedan
- **weight**: 2-door:
4-door:


## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Second generation (FN36/116)
- **image**: 1990 Lincoln Town Car base, front right.jpg
- **caption**: 1990 Lincoln Town Car (base)
- **aka**: Hongqi CA7465 (China)
- **production**: July 1989 – September 20, 1997
- **model years**: 1990–1997
- **assembly**: Wixom, Michigan, U.S. (Wixom Assembly)
Changchun, China (1995–1997)
- **designer**: Gale Halderman (1986)
- **body style**: 4-door sedan (car), sedan
- **related**: Mercury Grand Marquis
Ford Crown Victoria
- **engine**: 1990:  _Ford small block engine, 5.0 L small block_ V8
 1991–1997:  _Ford Modular engine#4.6 L, Modular SOHC_ V8
- **transmission**: 4-speed Ford AOD transmission#AODE, AOD automatic (1990–92)
4-speed Ford AOD transmission#AODE, AOD-E automatic (1992–94)
4-speed Ford AOD transmission#4R70W, 4R70W automatic (1995–97)
- **length**: 1990–94:
1995–97:
- **width**: 1990–91:
1992–94:
1995–97:
- **height**: 1990–94:
1995–97:


## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Third generation (FN145)
- **image**: 2001 Lincoln Town Car Cartier.jpg
- **caption**: _2001 Lincoln Town Car Cartier_
- **aka**: Lincoln Town Car L
- **production**: October 1997 – August 29, 2011
- **model years**: 1998–2011
- **assembly**: Wixom, Michigan, U.S. (1998–2007)
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (2008–2011)
Changchun, China (1998–2005)
- **body style**: 4-door sedan (car), sedan
- **related**: Mercury Grand Marquis
Mercury Marauder
Ford Crown Victoria
Hongqi CA7460/Hongqi Qijian(红旗旗舰)
- **engine**: 4.6 L _Ford Modular engine#4.6 L, Modular SOHC_ V8
- **transmission**: 4-speed _Ford AOD transmission#4R70W, 4R70W/E_ automatic
4-speed _Ford AOD transmission, 4R75E_ automatic
- **wheelbase**: Town Car:
Town Car L:
**China**:
 (Hongqi Qijian CA7460L3)
 (Hongqi Qijian CA7460L1)
 (Hongqi Qijian CA7460L2)
- **length**: 1998–2002 Town Car:
2003–2011 Town Car:
2001–2004 Town Car L:
2005–2011 Town Car L:
- **width**: 1998–2002:
2003–2011:
- **height**: 1998–2002:
2003–08 Town Car:
2003–08 Town Car L:
2009–2011 Town Car:
2009–2011 Town Car L:
- **weight**: Town Car:
Town Car L:
- **designer**: Fritz Mayhew (1994)