Lincoln Continental Concept

Started by 2o6, March 29, 2015, 10:39:15 PM

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2o6

March 29, 2015, 10:39:15 PM
It's not ugly or offensive, but it doesn't really look very stylistically groundbreaking. I don't like the Asian looking front. It's low and wide, but looks FWD. It doesn't particularly need super FR proportions, but IDK if it's going to be FWD, I think it should ditch the 3-box look and go for something that turns heads on the road.



The interior is obviously a concept-ized version of the production model. It's OK.


http://www.autoblog.com/2015/03/30/lincoln-continental-concept-new-york-official-photos-videos/

2o6

#1
March 29, 2015, 10:41:39 PM
It reminds me a lot of the early FWD Hyundai Equus

68_427

#2
March 29, 2015, 10:42:14 PM
Weak prestige gap.



Love the interior though
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2o6

#3
March 29, 2015, 10:55:24 PM
Also, it looks like a long, FWD version of this Chrysler 200C concept from not that long ago


hotrodalex

#4
March 29, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
I want to like it, but meh.

2o6

#5
March 29, 2015, 11:17:23 PM
It also reminds me of this

68_427

#6
March 29, 2015, 11:23:00 PM
It's a FWD Flying Spur

Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

2o6

#7
March 29, 2015, 11:24:04 PM
Ah ha!


I knew I had seen that drop beltline before.




Also, that interior looks claustrophobic.

Soup DeVille

#8
March 30, 2015, 01:07:06 AM
Quote from: hotrodalex on March 29, 2015, 11:03:40 PM
I want to like it, but meh.

Because it looks like everything else already.

If Ford wants to revitalize Lincoln, they'll need to do better than this.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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giant_mtb

#9
March 30, 2015, 02:00:48 AM
This is what came to mind for me as far as the overall shape/stance/proportions go.

ifcar

#10
March 30, 2015, 04:14:59 AM
I like it. It splits the difference between the outright dull Acura RLX and something overwrought for the purposes of standing out. And it will own the black car market in a way that the MKS was totally inadequate to do.

TBR

#11
March 30, 2015, 07:14:39 AM
I think it looks incredible.

Doesn't look FWD to me either.

cawimmer430

#12
March 30, 2015, 08:15:29 AM
The front looks very Chrysler 300ish to me, but overall it doesn't look bad. It's a non-offensive and clean concept and the wide stance adds some sportiness and presence to the conservative design IMO.


I miss the good old days. And I was born in the '80s!  :praise:

Now THIS is a Lincoln Continental!  :wub:

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2o6

#13
March 30, 2015, 08:33:14 AM
Quote from: TBR on March 30, 2015, 07:14:39 AM
I think it looks incredible.

Doesn't look FWD to me either.




The way the front fascia and A pillar are resolved remind me of any number of big FWD cars. The hood is kinda stubby by proportion, and the a pillar starts very soon after the front wheels.

SJ_GTI

#14
March 30, 2015, 08:55:54 AM
It is a good looking concept car. Will be interesting to see what the production version looks like.

SVT666

#15
March 30, 2015, 08:56:41 AM
Looks like a new version of the Chrysler 300,which would normally be a good thing, but...I don't like it.

Galaxy

#17
March 30, 2015, 10:04:31 AM
I actually think it looks good. It has some Lincoln design elements, without really being retro designed. Certainly 100% better then anything they offer now.

SVT32V

#18
March 30, 2015, 10:13:28 AM
The interior is phenomenal, but it is supposedly based on a fwder.

SJ_GTI

#19
March 30, 2015, 10:38:59 AM
Quote from: SVT32V on March 30, 2015, 10:13:28 AM
The interior is phenomenal, but it is supposedly based on a fwder.

For me I don't really see that as an issue. Practically any FWD platform can be fitted with AWD anyway and raw performance isn't going to be good no matter what (because of how big it is). The key will be making sure if drives well and has a ton of accoutrement (in addition to really good looks) while beating the competition in price.

FoMoJo

#20
March 30, 2015, 10:42:45 AM
I think they are still struggling with their design direction.  They've lost the aspect of elegance in modern design.  This hold true for all manufacturers imo, especially Mercedes.
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cawimmer430

#21
March 30, 2015, 10:48:01 AM
IMO Lincoln should retro-design an early 1970s Lincoln Continental. That design is just pure beauty. Give it a few modern touches and aerodynamic improvements but keep the basic shape and you have a winner!  :mrcool:

Imagine a retro-designed 1972 Lincoln Continental with an EcoBoost 4-cylinder or V6!? Style, spirited performance and fuel economy. Win-win! :praise:
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FoMoJo

#22
March 30, 2015, 10:50:17 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on March 30, 2015, 10:48:01 AM
IMO Lincoln should retro-design an early 1970s Lincoln Continental. That design is just pure beauty. Give it a few modern touches and aerodynamic improvements but keep the basic shape and you have a winner!  :mrcool:

Imagine a retro-designed 1972 Lincoln Continental with an EcoBoost 4-cylinder or V6!? Style, spirited performance and fuel economy. Win-win! :praise:
Yes, a modern spin on elegance.  I'd like them to put in the 6 litre V12 that they still supply Aston with.  Then it would be worthy of the name Continental.
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#23
March 30, 2015, 11:03:17 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 30, 2015, 10:50:17 AM
Yes, a modern spin on elegance.  I'd like them to put in the 6 litre V12 that they still supply Aston with.  Then it would be worthy of the name Continental.

Yes, the more engine choices the better. A fuel economy-tuned EcoBoost 4- and 6-cylinder as well as a performance V6/V8 and V12. 
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#25
March 30, 2015, 11:44:26 AM
Needs more of this



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#26
March 30, 2015, 11:47:24 AM
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on March 30, 2015, 11:44:26 AM
Needs more of this



Rockraven your sig gif is slowing my computer down

Lol really?

TBR

#28
March 30, 2015, 12:17:41 PM

Quote from: 2o6 on March 30, 2015, 08:33:14 AM

The way the front fascia and A pillar are resolved remind me of any number of big FWD cars. The hood is kinda stubby by proportion, and the a pillar starts very soon after the front wheels.

Yeah...I guess I see that.

I really liked the latest Lincoln design language...wish they had somehow kept the split grill versus yet another change (that does look quite Chrysler like).

cawimmer430

#29
March 30, 2015, 12:46:56 PM
2o6,

Check this out. Better?


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