Lincoln Mkr Concept, Unleashed

This week’s North American Internationalbest Lincolns, and this new design language will
Auto Show in Detroit has something exquisite tolead us forward in the growing premium
offer – all-new Lincoln MKR, a four-doorsegment."
four-seater coupe concept. Said vehicle hold theThe 7 magnificent design features of MKR are: 1.
key to the future of automaker’s design. Theclean and uncluttered body surfaces; 2. dynamic
automaker likened the model to “a train of anbeltline; 3. surface running parallel to the beltline; 4.
elegant gown.”a twin-port "bow-wave" front grille inspired by the
According to Peter Horbury, Ford's head of design1941 Continental Cabriolet; 5. stunning headlamps;
for the Americas, Lincoln designers will choose6. a substantial C-pillar that smoothly transitions
from these seven defining Lincoln characteristicsinto the roof; and 7. a pronounced roof rail.
to create a family resemblance among theThe concept car is also equipped with Lincoln
brand's vehicles. Sometimes, designers will useindependent rear suspension mated to
three of the magic seven elements. SometimesMacPherson struts. With regards, the interior of
they will use five. Or more. Or less. Thethe car, the concept made use of
415-horsepower, rear-drive Lincoln MKR show carenvironmentally-friendly and renewable materials
uses all seven of 'em.that include cashmere leather, mohair carpet, oak
Lincoln MKR shares the D2C platform with Fordinstrument panel and seat cushion. THX-II is also
Mustang. TwinForce engine family is introduced infeatured in the car. Said feature is the trade
the car. The engine is a 3.5L engine twin-turbo,name for hi-fi sound system reproduction that is
direct-injection gasoline V6, which is also capablerecommended for theaters, car audio systems,
of running on bioethanol. It produces 415gaming consoles, and more.
horsepower and 400 pound-feet if torque.The next flagship sedan of Lincoln is the
"The Lincoln MKR Concept is sophisticated andproduction version of MKS, which uses upgraded
modern, resembling an athlete — extremelyLincoln LS 2002 parts. It will make its debut in
strong and fit but looks elegant in a tuxedo," said2008. The flagship sedan is greatly influenced by
Horbury. "This concept is the ultimate expressionthe MKR concept.
of elegant simplicity consistent with the world's