1989 Lincoln Town Car Technical Specifications


Taken from the 1989 Lincoln Town Car brochure.

Dimensions:
Wheelbase (in.) 117.3
Track (in.) front 62.2, rear 62.0
Length (in.) 219.2
Width (in.) 78.1
Height (in.) 55.9
Curb weight (lb.) 4044
Fuel capacity (gal.) 18
Luggage space (cu. ft.) 20.3


Accommodations
Vehicle type: Six-passenger, four-door sedan
Headroom (in.) front 39.0, rear 38.2
Legroom (in.) front 43.5, rear 42.1
Hiproom (in.) front 56.5, rear 57.8
Shoulder room (in.) front 60.7, rear 60.7

Drivetrain
Transmission type four-speed electronic automatic overdrive with lock-up converter
Gear ratios I-2.40:1, II-1.47:1, III-1.00:1, IV-0.67:1
Axel ratio (std.) 3.08:1, (sig & cartier) 3.27:1, (Trailer tow) 3.55:1

Chassis
Body body-on-frame perimeter
Suspension front, independent SLA coil-spring design with ball joints and stabilizer bar
rear, four-bar link, coil spring on axle
shock absorbers, nitrogen gas-pressurized
Steering type power recirculating ball
Overall ratio 16.4:1
Turns, lock to lock 3.4
Turning circle, curb to curb (ft.) 40.0
Brakes front, 11.1-inch power-assisted disc
rear, 10.0-inch power-assisted drum (11.0-inch with trailer tow)
Wheels 15 x 6.0-inch steel (15 x 6.5 optional turbine spoke wheel)
Tires P215/70R15 WSW steel-belted radials

Engine
Layout front engine, rear-wheel drive
Type V-8 with EEC-IV computer
Displacement (liters/cu in.) 5.0/302
Bore and stroke (mm/in) 101.6 x 76.2 / 4.0 x 3.0
Compression ratio 8.9:1
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 150 @ 3200 (160 @ 3400 with dual exhaust option)
Torque @ rom (lbs.-ft SAE net) 270 @ 2000 (280 @ 2200 with dual exhaust option)
Fuel delivery sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel requirement 87 octane (minimum) unleaded (anti-knock index)

Functional Features Executive Signature Cartier
5.0-liter SOHC V-8 engine (150hp @ 3200 rpm) S S S
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection S S S
Electronic engine control (EEC-IV) S S S
Four-speed electronic automatic overdrive transmission with overdrive lockout S S S
Driver-side air bag Supplemental Restraint System S S S
Power steering S S S
Power front disc/rear drum brakes S S S
Nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers S S S
Engine temperature gauge S S S
Traction-Lok axle O O O
Trailer tow package (Class III) O O O
Automatic load-leveling suspension O O O
Conventional full-size spare tire S S S
Maintenance-free battery S S S
Dual exhaust system (not listen in brochure, but was an option) O O O

Exterior Features Executive Signature Cartier
Quad-retangular halogen headlamps S S S
Cornering lamps and coach lamps S S S
Illuminated/keyless entry system O S S
Full vinyl roof with frenched rear window S N/A N/A
Luxury half-vinyl coach roof with frenched rear window N/A> S S
Full carriage roof O O N/A
Single key entry/ignition S S S
Power fold-away heated mirrors S S S
Illuminated thermometer in left-hand mirror S S S
Extensive corrosion protection S S S
Bodyside accent stripes N/A N/A S
Hood and bodyside accent stripes S S N/A
Premium bodyside moldings S S S
Bright rocker panel moldings S N/A N/A
Flush bright bumpers with front bumper guards S S S
Front and rear rub strips S S S
Dual-shade paint N/A N/A S
Wide, bright lower bodyside moldings N/A S S
Bodyside protection molding O O O

Interior/Convenience Features Executive Signature Cartier
Comfort/convienience group, 6-way power front passenger seat, power decklid pulldown,
dual illuminated visor mirrors, rear floor mats and headlamp convenience group (includes
automatic headlamp dimmer and autolamp on/off/delay system)
O S S
50/50 twin comfort lounge seats S S S
Six-way power driver's seat S S S
Driver and passenger manual recliners S S S
Articulated front seat headrests S S S
Cloth seat trim S S N/A
Leather seat trim O O N/A
Cloth and leather seat trim N/A N/A S
Leather seat trim (no cost option) N/A N/A O
Front seatback robe cords and map pockets N/A S S
Front- and rear- fold-down center armrests S S S
AM/FM stereo electronic cassette radio/Premium Sound S S S
Twelve-speaker Ford JBL audio system with 140-watt amplifier O O O
Compact disc player (requires Ford JBL Audio System) O O O
Automatic power antenna S S S
Electronic instrumentation O O O
Message center with digital readouts O O O
Power glass moonroof O O O
Anti-theft alarm system (requires keyless entry system) O O O
Automatic day/night dimming rearview mirror O O O
Power windows, vents and door locks S S S
Fingertip speed control S S S
Tilt steering column S S S
Automatic climate control S S S
Tinted glass S S S
Rear window defroster S S S
Remote-control trunk release S S S
Automatic parking brake release S S S
Interval wipers S S S
Dual beam map/dome light S S S
Courtest lights and integral reflectors on front doors S S S
Roof rail assist handles S S S
Four-spoke, color keyed luxury steering wheel S S S
Leather-wrapped steering wheel O O S
Trip odometer S S S
30-ounce floor carpeting S S S
Front floor mats S S S
Day/night inside rearview mirror S S S
Visor mirror on passenger side S N/A N/A
Dual illuminated visor mirrors O S S

Tires/Wheels Executive Signature Cartier
P215/70R15 WSW steel-belted radial tires S S S
Full wheel covers S N/A N/A
Wire-style wheel covers O O O
Turbine-spoke aluminum wheels O S S
Lacy-spoke aluminum wheels O O O
Wire-spoke aluminum wheels O O O

Colors Executive Signature Cartier
Interior
Titanium S S S
Shadow Blue S S N/A
Currant Red S S N/A
Cinnabar S S N/A
Raven Black S S N/A
Sandalwood S S N/A
Oxford White/Titanium (leather only) S S N/A
Oxford White/Currant Red (leather only) S S N/A
Oxford White/Shadow Blue (leather only) S S N/A
Exterior
Vinyl Roof Colors
Cinnabar S S N/A
Light Sandalwood S S N/A
Silver Frost S S S
Medium Driftwood S S N/A
Twilight Blue S S N/A
Light Crystal Blue S S N/A
Pastel Adobe S S N/A
Midnight Black S S N/A
Artic White S S N/A
Bright Currant Red S S N/A
Midnight Red S S N/A
Cambria Cloth Carriage Roof
Midnight Black O O N/A
Dark Blue O O N/A
Dark Currant Red O O N/A
Bayville Vinyl Carriage Roof
Artic White O O N/A
Light Sandalwood O O N/A
Darl Taupe O O N/A
Exterior Paint
Bright Currant Red Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Midnight Red Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Twilight Blue Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Midnight Black Clearcoat S S N/A
Medium Driftwood Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Light Crystal Blue Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Dark Titanium Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Rose Quartz Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Cinnabar Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Artic White S S N/A
Sandstone Clearcoat Metallic S S N/A
Cartier (dual shade)
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic/Pweter Clearcoat Metallic