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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Lincoln could develop Mustang-based coupe

Posted on 12.26.2012 20:00 by
Simona

We have heard all kind of crazy stuff in the past few months, but this one is by far one of the craziest. It's no secret that Lincoln is working to bring its fame back, but could the company indeed be planning a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe based on the Ford Mustang platform?

Apparently yes, at least according to FordInsideNews, who reports that Lincoln is preparing such a model as a "last chance" effort for the company. The model will be initially announced in late 2015 and it will be a 2016 or 2017 model year.

If the rumors are true, the model will feature a slightly larger wheelbase when compared to the Mustang and will be offered with a 2.9-liter EcoBoost V6 engine — a member of the company's Nano engine family.

This new model is currently being developed only as a coupe, but rumors suggest that Lincoln is also considering a rear-wheel drive flagship sedan also based on the next-generation Mustang platform too.

No one is sure what name this coupe will carry, but a Mark Series name seems to be the right one.

We'll keep an eye on this one, as Lincoln is inching closer to the do-or-die phase of its lifespan.

Lincoln could develop Mustang-based coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 26 December 2012 20:00 EST.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Lincoln MKC

Posted on 12.20.2012 13:00 by
Simona

Rumors about a possible smaller Lincoln crossover are being circulating for quite some time now, and now it has been confirmed that Lincoln will be unveiling a first concept version at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. The model is rumored to be called MKC and will be based on the same platform as the Ford Escape.

This will be just one of the four new Lincoln plans to launch between now and 2014 - next to a new MKZ, a new version of the larger MKS and the replacement for the Navigator SUV. The MKC will share most of its design elements with the recently announced MKZ, including the new horizontal grille. Under the hood Lincoln will be offering several different powertrain options, almost certainly including the Ford 2.0-liter EcoBoost and a smaller 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost.

The model will go on sale sometime in 2014 and will take on models like Buick Encore and BMW X1.

Note: 2013 Lincoln MKZ pictured here.

Lincoln MKC originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 20 December 2012 13:00 EST.