The Lincoln Town Car has long been a key player in the
full-size luxury car market and the 2005 Lincoln Town Car
is no exception. Long, elegant and sophisticated, the Town
Cart has remained constant. Despite the introduction of
new, segment-bending vehicles and compact coupes, the Town
Car continues to provides a roomy interior, an abundance
of power and tremendous luxury. However, what people don't
realize is that the Town Car also has a great safety record.
Perhaps this is why people keep returning to the full-size
luxury sedan year after year. For 2005, a few changes include
interior and exterior color combinations, options improvement
and state-of-the-art airbag safety innovation. All Lincoln
vehicles also come with complimentary maintenance at no
additional charge for 12 months/12,000 miles.
Available Models
The 2005 Lincoln Town Car is offered in different trim levels
this year with Signature, Signature Limited and Signature
L versions. Extended wheels-base models make the car a popular
choice for limousine services.
Interior Features
The 2005 Lincoln Town Car offers significant interior room
and luxury on all models. Standard-length models have a
wheelbase of 215.4 inches, while extended-length models
stretch things out six inches for a total wheelbase of 221.4
inches.
Many standard premium amenities fill up some of this abundant
room. For example, Signature L models have such features
as a dual-media sound system, premium leather seating surfaces,
8-way power driver and passenger seats with power lumbar
support, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control,
an overhead console with compass and a steering wheel with
audio/climate controls. The up-level Signature model adds
a full power trunk with key fob open and close, a memory
system (driver's seat, pedals, mirrors) and heated front
seats.
Options include Lincolns' DVD-based navigation system with
6-disc CD changer, and this year, THX-Certified audio, Sirius
satellite radio and a power moonroof.
Exterior Features
All Town Car models have 17- by 7-inch euro-flange aluminum
wheels, which feature wheel-balancing weights mounted out
of sight on the inside rim. Fourteen-spoke machined aluminum
wheels are standard, with optional nine-spoke chrome-finished
wheels available on Ultimate models.
Performance
Shifting gears in the 2005 Lincoln Town Car is assigned
to a four-speed automatic system mated to a 4.6-liter V8
engine that delivers 239 horsepower at 4900 rpm and 287
lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm.
The rear-wheel drive Lincoln Town Car has a 3.27:1 final
drive ratio. All-speed traction control is standard on both
models, improving traction during all sorts of weather conditions.
Safety and Security
The Lincoln Town Car has some interesting safety enhancements
for 2005. Occupant weight seat sensor and seat track position
sensors for the front passenger seats combine with new front
crash severity sensors to allow airbag deployment that is
a match to the crash and passenger size and position. Standard
safety features include safety package includes dual front
airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, side airbags, extended
rear park assist and an automatic parking brake release.
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