What is under the hood of a 1997 Lincoln Town Car ?
Representing a quantum leap forward in engine technology, the 1997 Lincoln Town Car’s 4.6L Modular V-8 engine was a welcome replacement for the previous generation’s 5.0L Windsor V-8, whose basic architecture was conceived almost 30 years before.HorsepowerWith almost 50 horsepower more than those outdated (but much loved) five-liters, the 4.6L Modular motor brought 210 horses of “go” to the Town Car’s “show.”HeadsThe mod motor’s cylinder heads used overhead camshafts, which were among the biggest advantages of the engine’s design. This design gives incoming air a straight shot at the intake valve and does not require air to flow through the restrictive intake passage “pinch” of push-rod engines.MaterialThough much larger dimensionally than the 5.0L, mod motors concede little to nothing on weight, owing to their pervasive use of aluminum.Power BandBecause they don’t produce as much torque as their predecessors, mod motors are designed to be high revving by nature.PotentialEssentially th
