Longer wheelbase means more room for more amenities

Autoworld.com - David Lee - Lincoln unveiled the all-new 2000 Cartier L - the ultimate Town Car - today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.


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The Cartier L is the first factory-produced long-wheelbase Lincoln Town Car. The luxury sedan’s body is extended six inches at the factory, providing an additional 7.5 cubic feet of luxurious space for rear cabin passengers.

"The Town Car Cartier L is designed for consumers who want an even roomier, more luxurious, full-size sedan with all the comforts and amenities Lincoln customers expect in a luxury automobile," said Lincoln President Mark Hutchins.

The half-foot of extra space means more legroom, which, coupled with interior upgrades, provides a more comfortable and relaxed ride.

Other features that contribute to the Cartier L’s "ultimate" Town Car positioning include wider rear-door openings, rear heated seats, a folding armrest with storage bins, rear audio and climate controls, redundant seat controls, mood lighting and a cigar-size ashtray with illuminated lighter.

"Town Car Cartier L adds to Lincoln’s history of providing consumers with luxury motoring to meet their every need," Hutchins said. "Arriving in a Town Car always has meant something special, and we intend to keep it that way."

An Executive L for the livery market
Lincoln, which currently maintains leadership in the livery market with a commanding 85 percent market share, will offer a similar version of the Cartier L exclusively for fleet and livery dealers, called Executive L. The Town Car Executive L will share many attributes with the Cartier L, including the extended wheelbase, helping Lincoln continue its dominance in the livery market.

Lincoln will begin production of both versions in the first quarter of 2000 at the Wixom (Michigan) Assembly Plant, home of the Lincoln LS, Continental and Town Car. Both vehicles will go on sale in spring.

Lincoln expects to build a limited number of Cartier L’s in 2000 with the ability to add production in following years, adding to the exclusivity of the luxury sedan.

Lincoln Mercury is based in Irvine, California. The Lincoln product line includes Town Car, Navigator, Continental and LS. Autoworld.com

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