Lincoln Town Car
2008–2011 model years · Generation introduced 1998
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- Available years
- 2008–2011
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $4,350–$5,688
The overview
Long a favorite with car services, the Town Car's V8, long hood, and stately appearance maintains the tradition of domestic luxury cruisers. Built on an old-school full frame, with rear-wheel drive and a host of electronic and convenience features, the Town Car delivers a fairly comfortable ride but lacks the sophistication of more up-to-date luxury cars. Handling is secure but rather clumsy and its 4.6-liter V8 is somewhat noisy and unrefined. The rear seat can hold three adults comfortably, and even more room is available in the extended Signature model. With steep depreciation the Town Car a fair used car for those who don't mind a very dated design.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 ↗ Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $5,688 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $5,100 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $4,800 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $4,350 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2011 model
Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Ultra luxury cars
- Generation began
- 1998
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,688
- Retail value range
- $3,525 - $6,275
- Original MSRP range
- $46,110 - $52,895
- Trade-in range
- $980 - $3,140
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 27 MPG
- Tested overall
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,755
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 215 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,415 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,100 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Cargo volume
- 0 cu ft
- Luggage
- 7+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 7962 First published: June 24, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Ultra luxury cars
- Generation began
- 1998
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,100
- Retail value range
- $3,150 - $6,025
- Original MSRP range
- $46,035 - $52,595
- Trade-in range
- $680 - $2,890
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 27 MPG
- Tested overall
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,755
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 215 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,415 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,100 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Cargo volume
- 0 cu ft
- Luggage
- 7+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 2/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6575 First published: June 24, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Ultra luxury cars
- Generation began
- 1998
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,800
- Retail value range
- $3,025 - $5,825
- Original MSRP range
- $43,790 - $52,055
- Trade-in range
- $575 - $2,715
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 27 MPG
- Tested overall
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,755
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 215 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,415 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,100 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Cargo volume
- 0 cu ft
- Luggage
- 7+2+0
Vehicle ID: 6901 First published: June 24, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
Signature Limited sedan 4.6-liter V8 (239 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Ultra luxury cars
- Generation began
- 1998
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,350
- Retail value range
- $3,025 - $5,575
- Original MSRP range
- $42,730 - $50,900
- Trade-in range
- $575 - $2,465
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 27 MPG
- Tested overall
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,755
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 215 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,415 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,100 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Cargo volume
- 0 cu ft
- Luggage
- 7+2+0
Vehicle ID: 7185 First published: June 24, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
