2001 Lincoln Town Car Lincoln Town Car 2001 Lincoln Town Car Executive Sedan Sedan RWD Wixom, MI Horsepower has been increased throughout the model lineup. Inside, the Town Car gains adjustable pedals, seat-belt pretensioners, upgraded map pockets and leather grab handles. Signature models have a wood-trimmed steering wheel as standard and the front seats in Executive models have power lumbar adjustment as standard. Lincoln now offers complimentary maintenance at no additional charge for the first 3 years/36,000 miles in service. Roomy interior, long wheelbase availability, decent handling when equipped with Touring Sedan option. New horsepower improvements aren't enough, average interior materials quality, awkward-to-use trunk. It's a special moment in your life when you realize that the car you are driving can also be ordered as a hearse. Or as a limo. You just can't say that about too many cars these days. But it's true for the Lincoln Town Car, the last of the big, rear-drive American luxury sedans. At over 215 inches in length, its primary mission is to silently and comfortably transport multiple passengers to their destination. For the general consumer, the Town Car is offered in Executive, Signature and Cartier trim. Extended-wheelbase models of the Executive and Cartier are also offered. Made available midway through last year, these vehicles (labeled Executive L and Cartier L) give rear passengers an additional 6 inches of legroom. Items such as leather seating surfaces, automatic climate control, antilock brakes, traction control, front and side airbags, and memory seating are standard for all models. The new adjustable throttle and brake pedals should help shorter drivers maintain a proper distance from the steering wheel. All 2001 Town Cars also receive complimentary maintenance. This program covers all routine maintenance -- from oil changes to wipers to shocks -- for the first three years or 36,000 miles. Stepping up from the Executive to the Signature model adds a few perks such as a powerful Alpine stereo system and steering wheel-mounted controls for the stereo and climate-control systems. The top-line Cartier gilds the lily with higher-grade leather, heated seats, chrome wheels and, of course, a Cartier clock. One complaint we had with earlier Town Cars was the lack of horsepower. Lincoln has addressed this in 2001. The Executive and Signature models now have 220 horsepower and 265 foot-pounds of torque. Cartier models get slightly more with 235 horsepower and 276 foot-pounds of torque. All models have a four-speed automatic transmission. Town Cars work best for highway and urban cruising. The suspension is quite soft, so it's best to order the Signature Touring Sedan option if you think you want a more sporting character. This package adds special trim, the 220-horsepower engine, revised suspension tuning and a shorter axle ratio for better acceleration. For a large, domestic rear-drive luxury car, the Town Car has no peer. But compared to other vehicles like the BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS 430, and Mercedes S-Class, the Town Car's mediocre level of refinement and material quality quickly stand out. Of course, all of those vehicles cost considerably more. And they can't be ordered direct from the factory as a limo. Advantage: Lincoln. Acura RL-Series Buick Park Avenue Cadillac DeVille Infiniti Q45 450,000 450,000 450,000 5Unlimited NA NA NA 8 4.6 liters V8 220 hp @ 4750 rpm 265 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm 215.3 in. 78.2 in. 58 in. 4047 lbs. 117.7 in. 39.2 in. 37.5 in. 60.6 in. 60.3 in. 57.3 in. 58 in. 42.6 in. 41.1 in. 20.6 cu.ft. Standard Standard Not Available Standard Not Available Standard Not Available Rating = Very Good Rating = Very Good Good Good Not Tested Not Tested 19 gal. 18 mpg / 25 mpg 342 mi. / 475 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $36,481 $39,445 7.35% $745 N/A 2% of the Total MSRP EXECUTIVE (4A): 4.6L V8 SOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; HD battery with rundown protection; 120-amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, traction control, 3.08 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; auto-leveling suspension, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear air springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; recirculating-ball power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist, steering cooler; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel antilock braking system; 19 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; class I towing package; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside cladding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully automatic headlamps with delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include cornering lights, underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remotebody-colored heated folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels with P225/60SR16 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, rear heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo w/clock, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 4 speakers, window grid diversity antenna; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; 2 power accessory outlets, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes water temperature gauge, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer, compass; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger'sseat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 6, 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way power seat and power 2-way lumbar support; rear bench seat with fixed headrests, center armrest; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, door trim with carpet, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, plastic/rubber gearshift knob, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry, driver's side mirror; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, dual auxiliary visors; day/night rearviewmirror, auto-dimming driver's side mirror; locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, interior concealed storage, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and chrome door handles. SIGNATURE (4A) (in addition to or instead of EXECUTIVE (4A) equipment): Driver's auto-dimming outside mirror; premium AM/FM stereo, 9 performance speakers, amplifier, radio steering wheel controls; garage door opener; additional instrumentation display includes compass; genuine wood dashboard insert, genuine wood door panel insert; driver's seat memory features 2 memory settings for exterior mirrors; leather/genuine wood steering wheel; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror. EXECUTIVE L (4A) (in addition to or instead of SIGNATURE (4A) equipment): Dual exhaust; P225/70SR16 WSW A/S tires; rear stereo controls; rear bench seat with tilt headrests, rear illuminated vanity mirror and rear door bins. CARTIER (4A) (in addition to or instead of EXECUTIVE L (4A) equipment): P225/60SR16 BSW A/S tires; body-side accent gold trim; driver's auto-dimming outside mirror; heated-cushion driver's and front passenger's seats. CARTIER L (4A) (in addition to or instead of CARTIER (4A) equipment): P225/70SR16 WSW A/S tires; 4 power accessory outlets and heated rear bench seat. 503 Tire: Conventional Spare $114 $130 T2A Tires: P225/60SR16 WSW AS $91 $105 WF Paint: White Pearlescent Clearcoat Metallic Tri-Coat $327 $375