| This week’s North American International | | | | best Lincolns, and this new design language will |
| Auto Show in Detroit has something exquisite to | | | | lead us forward in the growing premium |
| offer – all-new Lincoln MKR, a four-door | | | | segment." |
| four-seater coupe concept. Said vehicle hold the | | | | The 7 magnificent design features of MKR are: 1. |
| key to the future of automaker’s design. The | | | | clean and uncluttered body surfaces; 2. dynamic |
| automaker likened the model to “a train of an | | | | beltline; 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 design | | | | 1941 Continental Cabriolet; 5. stunning headlamps; |
| for the Americas, Lincoln designers will choose | | | | 6. a substantial C-pillar that smoothly transitions |
| from these seven defining Lincoln characteristics | | | | into the roof; and 7. a pronounced roof rail. |
| to create a family resemblance among the | | | | The concept car is also equipped with Lincoln |
| brand's vehicles. Sometimes, designers will use | | | | independent rear suspension mated to |
| three of the magic seven elements. Sometimes | | | | MacPherson struts. With regards, the interior of |
| they will use five. Or more. Or less. The | | | | the car, the concept made use of |
| 415-horsepower, rear-drive Lincoln MKR show car | | | | environmentally-friendly and renewable materials |
| uses all seven of 'em. | | | | that include cashmere leather, mohair carpet, oak |
| Lincoln MKR shares the D2C platform with Ford | | | | instrument panel and seat cushion. THX-II is also |
| Mustang. TwinForce engine family is introduced in | | | | featured 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 capable | | | | recommended for theaters, car audio systems, |
| of running on bioethanol. It produces 415 | | | | gaming consoles, and more. |
| horsepower and 400 pound-feet if torque. | | | | The next flagship sedan of Lincoln is the |
| "The Lincoln MKR Concept is sophisticated and | | | | production version of MKS, which uses upgraded |
| modern, resembling an athlete — extremely | | | | Lincoln LS 2002 parts. It will make its debut in |
| strong and fit but looks elegant in a tuxedo," said | | | | 2008. The flagship sedan is greatly influenced by |
| Horbury. "This concept is the ultimate expression | | | | the MKR concept. |
| of elegant simplicity consistent with the world's | | | | |