The new Lincoln Town Car enters 1998 with a powerful new appearance and enhanced chassis dynamics, meeting the needs of loyal Lincoln Town Car customers and a new generation of full-size luxury car buyers. All new exterior and interior designs, substantial upgrades to the chassis, suspension and brakes and several new customer-driven features make Town Car the right choice for discerning luxury car buyers. The changes result in a substantially revised Town Car.A feeling of refinement, contemporary luxury and traditional appeal distinguishes the 1998 Town Car - the flagship luxury sedan for Lincoln.
A STYLING STATEMENT - Buy The Town Car Here
From its bold new grille to the hard edge of its taillamps, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car has changed in all ways but one - the luxury statement an owner makes when arriving in one of America's best known luxury cars. The Town Car signature chrome grille hints at classic Lincoln design, while the wraparound headlamps work in concert to optimize the lighting pattern of the dual beams. A revised "Lincoln Star" emblem resides within the chrome indent of the grille. Its higher beltline conveys a sleek, high-luxury image, while the absence of the traditional C-pillar window allows for a more flowing design in the rear. A pair of large vertical taillamps flank the bold chrome license plate surround for a touch of European styling. New bodyside cladding improves lower body resistance to road debris and stone chips while larger outside rearview mirrors feature a new fold-away design that allows the mirrors to rotate inward when bumped. The aerodynamic design also helps reduce wind noise. The new styling positions Lincoln's flagship for the 21st century while offering Town Car owners an up-to-date package that conveys timeless elegance in its fluid, new design.
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The new Town Car interior coddles passengers. There is a feeling of spaciousness, luxury and comfort. Upgrades to the instrument panel, an all-new front seating configuration and more useful interior features round out the appeal of Town Car for long-distance touring. The new 40/20/40 front seat design boasts two individual seats and a fixed center seating section with a larger, fold-down armrest. With the armrest folded up, the fixed center seat provides comfortable seating for a third front-row occupant. The center armrest is wider, more rigid and long enough for good arm support regardless of seat and steering wheel position. The interior contains compartments for compact discs and cassettes and a cradle for a cellular phone. Town Car seats have been redesigned to improve lumbar support for back comfort. Cushions and side bolsters are reshaped and seat cushions are thicker, which improves comfort and reduces fatigue. Trim and seat styles are unique to each series. A more driver-oriented instrument panel features new analog gauges, a revised information center and redesigned controls for easier operations. In Signature and Cartier series vehicles, the power seat switches are relocated on the door for easier reach and provide a smoother feel during operation. New rear heat and air-conditioning ducts mean quicker warm-up and cool-down times for back-seat passengers. A large center armrest in Signature and Cartier series vehicles flips down from the center seating position to reveal dual cup holders. The 20-plus cubic-foot Town Car trunk offers one of the largest cargo-carrying capacities in a full-size car. Whether carrying four passengers and their luggage or a favorite foursome and four sets of golf clubs, there's plenty of room.
A SUPRISING NEW DRIVE - Buy The Town Car Here
Functional changes to the new Town Car help to improve its nde and handling while promoting an overall driving experience that is relaxed and stress-free.
Major functional upgrades to the 1998 Town Car include:
In addition to the suspension upgrades, the Town Car 4.6-liter SOHC V-8 powertrain has been refined to deliver 200 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 265 foot- pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm in Executive and Signature series vehicles. Cartier series vehicles and the Signature Touring Sedan include the 4.6-liter SOHC V-8 engine with dual exhaust, allowing 220 h.p. at 4,500 rpm and 275 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm.
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