2011 Lincoln Town Car

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Rating8.7

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Midsize Sedan
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$47,000 - $52,895
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plenty of space inside the cabin

Disappointing handling and acceleration

No notable changes for 2011

Silent interior with 6-passenger seating

Abysmal gas mileage

Super-spacious cargo area

Lacks modern features that rivals offer

Specs & Features

$47,225

price

239 hp @ 4900 rpm

horsepower

287 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

torque

4-Speed Automatic

transmission

4.6L 8cyl RWD 4A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2011 Lincoln Town Car Sedan is a direct competitor to the 2011 Cadillac DTS Sedan, the Hyundai Equus Sedan, and the Buick Lucerne Sedan. The Town Car starts off at an MSRP of $47,225, going all the way up to $52,895, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 4.6L V8 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, producing 239 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Town Car manages a 0-60 of 8.5 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 19 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2011 Lincoln Town Car Sedan is an ultra-spacious car in its segment. There are two trims offered and we recommend getting the higher-end Signature L trim that comes with extra 6 inches of legroom in the rear row. It also comes with extra features over the base trim including heated rear seats and rear-seat audio as well as climate controls.

Trims

    Signature Limited
    $47,000 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Parking assist
    • Remote keyless entry
    Signature L
    $52,670 onwards
    • Rear air conditioning with controls

Compare to similar cars

Price

$47,000- $52,895

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.69

Horsepower

239 hp @ 4900 rpm

Torque

287 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

Capacity

6

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$84,000

Gasoline

8.56

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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$78,050

Gasoline

8.25

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$285,000

Gasoline

8.13

505 hp @ 4200 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$70,650- $137,300

Gasoline

8.88

326 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$46,680- $59,875

Gasoline

8.61

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$24,010- $30,035

Gasoline

6.82

211 hp @ 5800 rpm

216 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$27,170- $40,320

Gasoline

8.31

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$25,395- $32,545

Gasoline

7.64

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$25,495- $30,095

Gasoline

7.37

260 hp @ 6200 rpm

233 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2011 Lincoln Town Car vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9 sec16.5 sec-
    4.8 sec12.8 sec175 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec-
    5.4 sec13.5 sec121 mph
    5.4 sec14 sec160 mph
    5.46 sec13.3 sec193 mph

    2011 Lincoln Town Car vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg19 gal.304/456 mi.
      19 mpg29 mpg23 mpg17 gal.323/493 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/554.4 mi.
      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/536.5 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg19.1 gal.343.8/515.7 mi.
      2011 Audi A8

      Ranked #2

      17 mpg27 mpg21 mpg23.7 gal.404.6/642.6 mi.

      2011 Lincoln Town Car vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        215.4 in.78.5 in.59 in.5 in.117.7 in.
        242.7 in.78 in.62 in.6.1 in.150.7 in.
        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        225.5 in.78 in.61.3 in.7 in.133.5 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.5.9 in.129.7 in.

        2011 Lincoln Town Car vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          21 cu.ft.108.7 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.-137.4 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.166.5 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          16.6 cu.ft.106.9 cu.ft.62.51 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.

          2011 Lincoln Town Car vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            148.7 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.-
            13.8 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            46 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            137.4 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.137.4 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2011 Lincoln Town Car vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.900 lbs.4345 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1144 lbs.3576 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4009 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3555 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1139 lbs.3961 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1339 lbs.3961 lbs.

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