How2Day: 1997 Lincoln Town Car Track Width Wheelbase Specs

First introduced in 1981, the Lincoln Town Car became the first Ford vehicle to feature a 4.6-liter modular V8 engine. The car's traditional, squarish styling make it one of the most easily recognizable vehicles on the road. The 1997 model was introduced in three trims: the least expensive Executive trim, the mid-line Signature and the most expensive Cartier model.

The Executive and Signature trims come standard with a 4.6-liter 190-horsepower V8 engine, while the Cartier trim comes with a 4.6-liter 210-horsepower V8 engine. The more powerful 210-horsepower engine is also optional on the Signature trim. All models come standard with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Each trim has a 20-gallon fuel tank and achieves an estimated 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

All trims come standard with child safety door locks, power door locks, antilock brakes and driver and passenger airbags.

The Executive, Signature and Cartier trims all feature seating for six, power windows, air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering, cassette player, a driver multi-adjustable power seat and leather seats. There is 39.1 inches of headroom, 42.6 inches of legroom, 62.1 inches of shoulder room and 57.2 inches of hip room in the front. Rear passengers get 38 inches of headroom, 41.1 inches of legroom, 62.1 inches of shoulder room and 57 inches of hip room.

All trims of the four-door Lincoln Town Car measure 219 inches long, 76.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall. Each has a wheelbase of 117.4 inches, a turning diameter of 42 feet and a six-inch ground clearance. All trims feature alloy wheels and a rear window defogger.

The 1997 Lincoln Town Car Executive debuted with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $37,280, while the Signature and Cartier trims were priced at $39,640 and $43,200, respectively.

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