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Lincoln Town Car Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1980–1989) — First Generation

You are looking at the first-generation Lincoln Town Car, a full-size luxury Coupe and Sedan. This generation is about quiet, unhurried travel with a large gasoline engine, automatic gearbox, and rear-wheel drive.

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Lincoln Town Car Engines and Transmissions

Selected Coupe and Sedan examples pair a 5.0 AT layout: a gasoline Lincoln Town Car engine, an automatic transmission, and a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain. In everyday terms, that powertrain is meant to feel smooth and unhurried, with the gearbox doing the work so you can concentrate on a relaxed cruise.

Coupe — Lincoln Town Car Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Lincoln Town Car Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
5.0 ATGasoline4949 cm³225 hp165 kW407 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Sedan — Lincoln Town Car Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Lincoln Town Car Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³132 hp97 kW312 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³136 hp100 kW315 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³142 hp104 kW339 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³147 hp108 kW332 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³152 hp112 kW366 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³157 hp115 kW359 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³162 hp119 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline4949 cm³225 hp165 kW407 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Lincoln Town Car Dimensions

Coupe — Lincoln Town Car Dimensions

Coupe Lincoln Town Car Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
5.0 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm155 mm

Sedan — Lincoln Town Car Dimensions

Sedan Lincoln Town Car Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
4.9 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm1845 kg155 mm
4.9 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm1817 kg155 mm
4.9 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm1843 kg155 mm
4.9 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm1850 kg155 mm
4.9 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm1834 kg155 mm
4.9 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm1825 kg155 mm
4.9 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mm1841 kg155 mm
5.0 AT5568 mm1984 mm1420 mm2979 mmNot provided155 mm