Specifications: Lincoln Town Car III (FN145) 4.6 V8 (223 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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Lincoln Town Car III (FN145) 4.6 V8 (223 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Lincoln
Model Town Car
Generation Town Car III (FN145)
Modification (Engine) 4.6 V8 (223 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.8 l/100 km
17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 180 km/h
111.85 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.7 kg/Hp, 114.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 223 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre 48.5 Hp/l
Torque 360 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
265.52 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Modular / C46RSEM
Engine displacement 4601 cm3
280.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 90.2 mm
3.55 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l
4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
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Coolant 15 l
15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1950 kg
4299.01 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 585 l
20.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 72 l
19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5470 mm
215.35 in.
Width 1985 mm
78.15 in.
Height 1470 mm
57.87 in.
Wheelbase 2990 mm
117.72 in.
Front track 1610 mm
63.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1660 mm
65.35 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/60 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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