2000 Lincoln Town Car

By Bob Storck

When Cadillac abandoned rear wheel drive, most stretch limo fleets flocked to Lincoln. Now their best selling Town Car has been restructured to reflect modern design and technology. Recent exterior and interior redesigns, substantial upgrades to the chassis, suspension and brakes makes Town Car an obvious candidate for any luxury car buyer.

From its bold new grille to the hard edge of its tail lamps, the Lincoln Town Car has changed. The Town Car signature chrome grille hints at classic Lincoln designs, with a strong chrome segment wrapping aerodynamically into the hood. The aerodynamic design also helps reduce wind noise.

The 40/20/40 front seat design boasts two individual seats and a fixed center seating section with a larger, fold-down armrest. A driver-oriented instrument panel features 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.

Watts Linkage rear suspension dramatically improves stability on the highway while improving pitching during acceleration and braking. An optional touring package incorporates new mono-tube shock absorbers for increased firmness and improved handling feel while maintaining a supple ride.