1978 Lincoln Town Car
The 1978 Lincoln Town Car was the top‑of‑the‑line version of the Lincoln Continental, built at Ford’s Wixom, Michigan plant and representing the brand’s flagship luxury sedan. It was a full‑size, four‑door luxury car with a long wheelbase, designed for comfort, elegance, and prestige.
Powertrain and Performance For 1978, the Town Car was offered with Ford’s 460 cu in (7.5 L) 385‑Series OHV V8 equipped with a four‑barrel carburetor, producing about 210 hp Power was sent to the rear wheels via a 3‑speed FMX automatic transmission Braking combined power‑assisted front disc brakes with rear drum brakes. This engine was the largest and most powerful V8 in a Lincoln at the time, and it was the last year the 460 V8 appeared in a Lincoln.
