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2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$46,110
5 listings nationwide

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2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$9,281
6 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
Eric Tallberg Preview:

The legend lives! For those with a yen for the past and a need for passenger room and comfort, not to mention the capacity to carry enough luggage for a world cruise, the 2011 Lincoln ...

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2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
A. Lessels Preview:

The 2011 Cadillac DTS lives on and offers up many of the same features that marked its debut in limousine form for the second inauguration of President George Herbert Walker Bush in 20...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
55
Anjolaolu writes:
Roomie and wide body
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GuruHS8Y6 writes:
One of the easiest to live with, no-nonsense luxury cars of all time. A real honest to goodness automobile, r...
Power Ranked 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Fleet worse.
"Has more base horsepower "
Would Buy Ranked 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Fleet worse.
"The look and feel of a more premium automobile."
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30
Thehawk49 writes:
Excellent automobile
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2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
30
Patricia writes:
I ordered a2008 Cadillac DTS, drove it for 12 years, had 61,451 miles on it, foolishly traded it in on a Linco...
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Tony writes:
Slightly ahead of the Town Car and almost the same comfort and cargo capacity
Value Ranked 2011 Lincoln Town Car better.
"The ride and the mileage on ours have been better"
Would Buy Ranked 2011 Lincoln Town Car worse.
"There are more features available on the DTS than the Town Car"
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GuysDTS writes:
Good handling for its size. Technology is from the Stone Age. Be careful of the motor - understand what you ar...
Power Ranked 2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD worse.
"64 valve V8 "
Back Seats Ranked 2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD worse.
"Loads of room. Like no one is back there. "
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Specs

2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
15 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
24 MPG
23 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 19 gal 18 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
239 hp @ 4,900 RPM
275 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
287 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
295 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
10:1
Displacement
4,600 cc
4,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.55 in x 3.54 in
3.66 in x 3.3 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard Optional
Front Side Airbags -- Optional
Curtain Airbags -- Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Standard Optional
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Standard Optional
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Driver Power Seats Standard Optional
Passenger Power Seats Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.6 in 42.5 in
Back Legroom 39.6 in 41.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 21 cu ft 18.8 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 215.4 in 207.6 in
Width 85.7 in 74.8 in
Height 59 in 57.6 in
Wheelbase 117.7 in 115.6 in

Available Options

2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Raven
  • Cotillion White
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Gray Flannel Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Tuscan Bronze Chromaflair
  • Vanilla Latte Metallic
  • White Diamond Tricoat

Option Packages

  • Seats, Heated And Cooled Driver And Front Passenger

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