timmm55 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 http://jalopnik.com/351839/2009-lincoln-mk...tted-on-the-101 While it doesn't look any different to me, in the comments below someone who heard it said it made a nice rumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 It's probably nothing, but the badge on the back-right is different from the NIAS car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 It's probably nothing, but the badge on the back-right is different from the NIAS car. I can't really tell much of anything from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) http://jalopnik.com/351839/2009-lincoln-mk...tted-on-the-101 While it doesn't look any different to me, in the comments below someone who heard it said it made a nice rumble. Why would it look much different? I don't see a vent, but, being a mule, they may not want to give anything away....but then again, wouldn't they want to test the vents? I was reading some of the comments on the bottom of the article, they were talking about the tape with cutouts for the sensors, actually, I think it's a white car with black tape over it, look at the trunk lid, unless it's matte paint, it's not glossy like normal black/paint would be. Edited February 3, 2008 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Why would it look much different? I don't expect it to look different, but I thought it was cool that it "rumbled"......sound is important! I drove a Pontiac Solstice, it sure didn't sound like a sports car should, if you shift by sound(too quiet!!) I love starting my Mustang in a garage...even a big parking garage.....it rumbles and burbles....sounds great! It's the audio version of potential :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 just me? But why would they camo a car that has already been released in its full glory in final trim????? maybe too lazy to remove the camo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) . Edited February 13, 2008 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 just me? But why would they camo a car that has already been released in its full glory in final trim????? maybe too lazy to remove the camo? Eh, there could be some little tweaks to the fascias and what not that they want to hide. I guess they also want to keep it disguised in case there is a catastrophic failure during testing. Don't think they'd want one of the earliest pictures of the production MKS being a burning test vehicle on the side of the road. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Eh, there could be some little tweaks to the fascias and what not that they want to hide. I guess they also want to keep it disguised in case there is a catastrophic failure during testing. Don't think they'd want one of the earliest pictures of the production MKS being a burning test vehicle on the side of the road. :lol: ok, that makes sense to me....however, does that imply they are still tweeking cosmetic fascias or is this perhaps a performance model with said "tweeks"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 ok, that makes sense to me....however, does that imply they are still tweeking cosmetic fascias or is this perhaps a performance model with said "tweeks"? Anyone's guess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 ok, that makes sense to me....however, does that imply they are still tweeking cosmetic fascias or is this perhaps a performance model with said "tweeks"? Probably just minor changes: emblems, specific wheels, maybe a different grill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Probably just minor changes: emblems, specific wheels, maybe a different grill? big HULKING hood vents, MASSIVE rear spoilers, HUGE side vents and lights on slimfast........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) I don't expect it to look different, but I thought it was cool that it "rumbled"......sound is important! I drove a Pontiac Solstice, it sure didn't sound like a sports car should, if you shift by sound(too quiet!!) I love starting my Mustang in a garage...even a big parking garage.....it rumbles and burbles....sounds great! It's the audio version of potential :happy feet: I see.....I know I love the distinct sound of Mustang driving by. With Mustangs, you don't even need to look to know it's a Mustang. I also loved it when we had one when our Expy was in the shop. I'd assume it'd perform similarly to the EcoBoost Taurus in that video vs. the STS. Edited February 14, 2008 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 ok, that makes sense to me....however, does that imply they are still tweeking cosmetic fascias or is this perhaps a performance model with said "tweeks"? Well, if this is an EcoBoost model, it's possible it could have some slight cosmetic upgrades.....I don't know if it's been confirmed, but we all (at least I have) assumed that, for example, the EB model would get fender vents. Possibly some bigger exhaust pipes as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Not EcoBoost. The turbo models will get big side vents to cool the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Not EcoBoost. The turbo models will get big side vents to cool the engine. lets hope they make them asthetically acceptable unlike some current vehicles....ie make em subtle....not glaring tack-ons drawing way too much attention to themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Not EcoBoost. The turbo models will get big side vents to cool the engine. Could it be possible that they didn't use vents for testing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 lets hope they make them asthetically acceptable unlike some current vehicles....ie make em subtle....not glaring tack-ons drawing way too much attention to themselves. I'd imagine you'd see something similar to the vents found on the concept MKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Could it be possible that they didn't use vents for testing? Doubtful, considering the vents have proven neccesary to prevent severe overheating. The EcoBoosts run VERY hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Doubtful, considering the vents have proven neccesary to prevent severe overheating. The EcoBoosts run VERY hot. Gotcha. Maybe they're testing the AWD system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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