Lincoln MKR– 415 Hp, twin-turbocharged, rear-wheel drive Detroit concept

Here’s a double “cheerio” for our beloved subscriber of Car & Driver. He already scanned the C-XF Concept images from the 2007 Feburary issue of the mag, so it was only logical that he’d do the same with Lincoln’s Detroit Show Concept.

Judging from the scanned pics, the MKR’s dramatic 4door-coupe looks will surely arouse the interest of a lot of people in the Detroit Show where it will make its premiere. According to the writer of the article, the MKR is based on stretched version (by 5.8 inches) of the Mustangs platform but instead of a solid rear axle, it receives a multilink independent rear suspension. The MKR is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of Ford’s 3.5 V6 Duratec engine that sends 415 Hp to the rear wheels.

PS: Would the kind Car & Driver subscriber please scan pics of the MKR’s Detroit Counterpart, the Interceptor?

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Pimp of the Day: Lincoln Town Car Limo fully equipped with Rolls Royce body kit and chandeliers

I don’t know about you but to me this Lincoln looks more like a pimped limo that jumped out of a Thunderbird’s movie than a “tranny” Rolls Royce Phantom. It gets even better though. Once you pass the initial shock of its exterior looks scroll down and get ready for a second surprise that’s no other than the sassy chandeliers in the interior! Unfortunately the company that owns this gem (Bergenlimo) decided to retire this graceful and elegantly re-styled Town Car Limo putting it up for sale on e-bay for a mere 25.100 USD. Pics via: e-bay & Bergenlimo

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Lincoln MKS production edition confirmed

Leaving aside its latest problems, Ford stepped up on its "boldmove" motto confirming that it will put the Lincoln MKS in production. Based on the concept vehicle first shown at the North American International Auto Show in January the MKS is expected to hit Lincoln dealers sometime next year.

Press Release: "The Lincoln MKS will take Lincoln craftsmanship and comfort beyond anything we’ve built before," said Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company Executive Vice President and President of The Americas. "Its design communicates power, motion and speed, and it will be packed with more technology and features than any Lincoln before."

One new technology on the Lincoln flagship comes straight from Ford racing and the Ford GT: a capless fuel filler. It eliminates the inconvenience of forgetting to put the gas cap back on after refueling and is better for the environment because no gas fumes escape.

"Capless fuel filling will make its way throughout our lineup going forward, and it’s the result of listening to customers," Fields said. "We know even small innovations deliver big customer benefits."

The Lincoln MKS will be the next major step in establishing Lincoln as America's luxury brand. Lincoln is building momentum - with retail sales up 8 percent for the first half of 2006. The new Lincoln MKS flagship is designed to continue to introduce a new face of Lincoln to the American public, building on the hallmarks of design, a business class experience and a smooth, confident ride.

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