FORD UNVEILS '03 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Ford is taking a step forward into the past with an old-is-new Lincoln Car. Stung by criticism of the current, jellybean-styled Town Car, Ford is rushing a revised model into production next spring. The '03 Lincoln four-door goes retro, borrowing heavily from the previous-generation, slab-sided sedan. "We've squared it off," noted Ford's design director, J Mays, adding that future Lincolns will go even further in that direction. The boxy shape has a practical purpose, significantly improving trunk space, which was perhaps the single most common complaint about the current Town Car. Ford engineers promise the '03 model's new frame, brakes and front suspension will maintain the Town Car's cushy ride while significantly improving steering and handling. As many as half of the sedans are sold as limousines and fleet vehicles.
News obtained from:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=4286
Author:by Bob Plunkett
Date: 11.27.01
