Reviews: The 1999 Lincoln Town Car
By Tom Smith
The Lincoln Town Car for 1999
Made in UNITED STATES for Lincoln, the Town Car for 1999 is a contender in the 6-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $40,525 USD with a invoice price of $36,913 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V engine gets 17 miles/gallon city and 24 miles/gallon highway off a 19.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Town Car are also available.
Pricing
The Town Car retails for $40,525 USD with a invoice price of $36,913 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Town Car comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4081 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Town Car Dimensions
In 1999 the Town Car has an overall length of 215.30 inches and a width of 78.20 inches. It sits a total of 58.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Town Car a turning radius of 42.00 inches. It uses 225/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 117.70 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Passenger Airbag, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists CD Player, CD Changer, Front Heated Seat, Cargo Net, Power Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat/Medium Platinum, Cordovan Clearcoat Metallic, Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Graphite Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Light Parchment Gold Clearcoat, Medium Charcoal Green Clearcoat Metallic, Midnight Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Vibrant White Clearcoat, Vibrant White Clearcoat/Silver Frost Clearcoat Met, White Pearlescent Clearcoat Met/lLight Parchment Gold, White Pearlescent Clearcoat Metallic (Tri-Coat) with interior choices of Deep Charcoal Leather, Deep Slate Blue Leather, Light Graphite Leather, Light Parchment Leather, Medium Parchment Leather, Oxford White Leather. The Town Car seats 6 people with 42.60 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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