The Town Car is Lincoln's full-size luxury sedan with traditional Lincoln luxury, V8 power, and rear-wheel drive. The 2009 Lincoln Town Car continues to offer the best in comfort and luxury, packaged in traditional Lincoln style. This rear-wheel drive luxury sedan has had minimal changes since 2003 and continues into 2009 largely unchanged. This traditional American luxury sedan has always been appealing for its spacious cabin and voluminous trunk, best suited for families who love to travel and take long vacations. Its smooth V8 engine and rear-wheel-drive layout keep it stable. The Designer and Signature trims make an exit, leaving behind the Signature Limited and Signature L Sedan, which is 6 inches longer in overall and wheelbase length.
Powertrain and Performance
The 2009 Lincoln Town Car is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that delivers 239 horsepower and 287 pound-feet of torque. It is teamed to a four-speed automatic as the only transmission. Traction control comes as standard. The Signature Limited and Signature L both have mileage ratings of 15/22 mpg (city/highway).
Build and Styling
The 2009 Town Car's front features a chromed, waterfall-style grille, flanked by quad-beam headlamps with a jeweled appearance. A stand-up four-point star hood ornament rides on the grille identifying the Lincoln. The Town Car interior is plush and luxurious; the instrument panel is elegant; and the burl walnut veneer and brushed satin metal panels are graceful and chic.
Standard equipment includes steering wheel- wood/leather-trimmed with speed, secondary audio, and climate controls; electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals with memory; universal garage door opener; premium leather seating surfaces with six-way power driver/passenger front seats, power lumbar support, and dual power recliners; 40/20/40 split heated front seats; two-temperature heated cushions; heated rear seats; driver's seat with memory; easy entry/exit trunk organizer; and Soundmark Audiophile sound system.
Safety Features
Safety features include dual-stage front airbags; side-impact airbags; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution; high-intensity discharge headlamps; lap and shoulder belts for front outboard seating positions (height-adjustable) and all rear seating positions; lap belt for front-center position; perimeter alarm system; child-safety rear door locks; rear-seat LATCH; remote keyless-entry system with illuminated entry; theater dimming and security approach lamps (when autolamp system is engaged); SecuriLock passive anti-theft system; side-intrusion door beams; SmartLock anti-lockout system; valet key; and a tire pressure monitor system.
