> Elegant, effortlessly powerful and serene, the Lincoln Continental
Concept signals the brand’s all-new full-size sedan coming next year and
the future of quiet luxury
> Lincoln Continental Concept integrates technologies designed to create
better drivers, rejuvenate and entertain passengers, including all-new,
Lincoln-exclusive 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine, patented 30-way
seats and premium Revel audio system
> New Continental Concept introduces E-Latch door handles, LED matrix
headlamps with laser-assist high beams and SPD SmartGlass®
tinting sunroof
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NEW YORK -- (Business Wire)
Lincoln today introduces the Continental Concept, signaling an all-new
full-size sedan coming next year and the future of quiet luxury.
With a sleek silhouette and a new centered chrome grille, the Continental Concept signals the arrival of a new face for Lincoln. (Photo: Business Wire)
Elegant, effortlessly powerful and serene, the Continental Concept
blends meticulous craftsmanship and technologies designed to create
better drivers and provide passengers with a more relaxing and
entertaining environment inspired by first-class travel.
“Luxury at its best is about simplifying and quietly exceeding
expectations, rather than being the loudest statement on the road,” said
Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. “The Continental
Concept showcases the promise of quiet luxury from Lincoln going
forward. It also is a strong indication of what’s to come next year as
we introduce our new Lincoln Continental full-size luxury sedan.”
With a sleek silhouette and a new centered chrome grille, the
Continental Concept signals the arrival of a new face for Lincoln. A
raised Lincoln badge is surrounded by a span of repeating polished
aluminum Lincoln Star emblems.
E-Latch door handles tuck discreetly in the clean vehicle beltline. The
door handle technology also provides for elegant entry. The doors open
effortlessly with the touch of a button positioned on the underside of
the door handle wings and close quietly.
“Some brands talk about ‘the machine,’ ” said Kumar Galhotra, Lincoln
president. “Lincoln is different. For us, it is about more than the
machine. It is about what our vehicles do for our clients.”
New technology is a hallmark of the vehicle. It starts with the vehicle
sensing your approach and lighting up to greet you inside and out.
Outside, signature full-width tail lamps feature advanced
light-through-chrome technology. Powerful LED matrix head lamps with
laser-assist high beams reduce glare and improve visibility.
Rhapsody Blue metallic paint calls back Lincoln Continental’s signature
color.
Inside are the brand’s most sensual materials ever, including Venetian
leather seat and door panels, Alcantara® seat inserts and
armrests, satin headliner and shearling wool carpet. Rose Gold trim
around the instrument cluster provides warmth. Bright chrome trim on the
instrument panel adds contrast.
Ambient lighting enhances the interior, creating a serene environment.
Soft-gold LED lights glow from the center console and from the halo
light overhead.
Patented 30-way Lincoln-designed seats use a new-to-market design that
conforms to passengers’ sizes and shapes. The passenger-side rear seat
can fully recline by moving the front passenger seat forward with the
touch of a button.
From a panel mounted on the through-center console, rear passengers also
can control climate settings and the Revel Ultima audio system, which
allows passengers to select from three surround-sound modes: Stereo,
Audience and On-Stage.
Rear-seat comfort is further highlighted by an SPD SmartGlass®
tinting sunroof, which allows passengers to control heat from direct
sunlight. With the touch of a button, the glass can cool the vehicle
interior by as much as 18 degrees Fahrenheit, while blocking 99 percent
of UV rays.
Rear-seat passengers also enjoy the convenience of a tablet-supporting
lap tray that deploys from the through-center console. It also features
a champagne storage compartment. Detachable, hand-crafted Venetian
leather travel cases are mounted to the backside of the front seats.
Under the skin, the Continental Concept is powered by a
Lincoln-exclusive 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost® engine. It also
features Lincoln Drive Control ride-enhancing technologies and Adaptive
Steering. The car rides on polished-aluminum, painted-pocket 21-inch
wheels.
Driver assist technologies include Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian
Detection, Enhanced Park Assist and a 360-degree camera that displays on
the MyLincoln Touch™ screen.
“The Lincoln Continental name is associated with iconic beauty and
elegance,” said David Woodhouse, Lincoln design director. “Capturing
those qualities and building upon them drove us as we crafted this
thoroughly modern sedan concept.”
The Lincoln Continental Concept is at the New York International Auto
Show, which opens Wednesday for members of the news media.
About The Lincoln Motor Company
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Motor Company, committed to creating compelling vehicles with an
exceptional ownership experience to match. The Lincoln Motor Company is
in the process of introducing four all-new vehicles through 2016. For
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