akirby Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 That's just it - with transverse engines you're limited as to the position of the front wheels. With longitudinal you're not limited. I agree it doesn't guarantee it, but I bet if it was longitudinal the front wheels would be pushed further ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Now to design the next Presidential limousine.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Well looks like it shares its hardpoints with the upcoming Taurus: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Well looks like it shares its hardpoints with the upcoming Taurus: x2017_Ford_Taurus_Spy_Photos_SHO_12.jpg.pagespeed.ic.snx4wHREMFyeZCtY3cPX.jpg How in the hell can you possibly tell that based on Taurus spy photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 How in the hell can you possibly tell that based on Taurus spy photos? The location of the grill and headlights...they aren't going to change much with a new tophat. I never said they are going to be the same etc...but if you see the concept and look at the Taurus spy shot photos of areas that can't be changed easy (Hardpoints etc) you can see passing resemblance to one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I really like it and don't think the interior looks too retro, it looks luxurious. FWIW, I do think the entire shape of the exterior borrows a bit heavily from Bentley for better or for worse. I certainly hope the production version is as dramatic (once the finer points are made production ready). IMO... if this car cannot ignite some excitement with Lincoln, they might as well close up shop. Because if people don't take notice of this, then nobody is going to buy anything with the Lincoln badge no matter what they put to market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbalek Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 These are my favorite photos so far from the Lincoln website: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 FWIW, I do think the entire shape of the exterior borrows a bit heavily from Bentley for better or for worse. I certainly hope the production version is as dramatic (once the finer points are made production ready). Like I said before the only issue I have is with the Grill...as some friends have put it, it looks like a one night stand between an Audi and Chrysler 300 and left on a Lincoln's dealership door LOL The sunk in grill looks like a first gen 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The location of the grill and headlights...they aren't going to change much with a new tophat. I don't see any resemblance between the MKC and the Escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Man.. They need to build this vehicle exactly as it is shown!!! This vehicle is a BEAUTY!!! And I 2nd the comment, Please don't F this up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 After some hours of contemplation, I keep internally referring to it as a "Jags-Royce". I see plenty of XJ and Rolls-Royce cues, with some admitted Bentley and Audi influence, as well.This isn't actually a criticism, because it'd be nearly impossible to not show any resemblance to major players in the luxury sedan market while trying to obviously turn some high-brow heads among their clientele.Kudos on the concept, Lincoln, and I can't wait for more pics to pour in. NOW...make the finished product drive as good as it looks, and make the overall experience a full step forward (or three) for the marque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Jagunental? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 There's still the question of if the car will keep the Continental name given how Bentley still uses it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNRT Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 A winner ! Can't wait till it hits the streets - I want one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 There's still the question of if the car will keep the Continental name given how Bentley still uses it.I think its a non issue as far as the mainstream buying public is concerned. Average joe consumer isn't going to confuse a Lincoln with a Bentley. Average Joe consumer probably isn't even aware that the Bentley is even called a Continental and not just "Bentley". Besides, didn't the two coexist previously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I think its a non issue as far as the mainstream buying public is concerned. Average joe consumer isn't going to confuse a Lincoln with a Bentley. Average Joe consumer probably isn't even aware that the Bentley is even called a Continental and not just "Bentley". Besides, didn't the two coexist previously? It's not that it will be confused, it's that Bentley likely has the trademark on that name. Since Lincoln used it for the concept, I'm sure they cleared it with Bentley and all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 It's not that it will be confused, it's that Bentley likely has the trademark on that name. Since Lincoln used it for the concept, I'm sure they cleared it with Bentley and all is well. Wait, I don't believe Bentley holds the Continental trademark. I thought Ford retained it but allowed Bentley to use the mark so long as there was another qualifier attached (ie "GT") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The Bently Continental GT first came out in 2003. Lincoln Continental was first made in 1939. So the only real question is if Ford/Lincoln KEPT their trademark on the name. I'm betting they did and have allowed Bently to use the name. Not the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wait, I don't believe Bentley holds the Continental trademark. I thought Ford retained it but allowed Bentley to use the mark so long as there was another qualifier attached (ie "GT") You may be correct. I was under the impression that Bentley held the trademark, but I haven't researched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If this doesn't clearly point to the death of the Lincoln MKS, I don't know what does Quote Reviving the name also unlocked creativity in the design studio, Fields said. When Lincoln first ordered up a new look for the slow-selling MKS large sedan, the initial renderings were uninspired, Fields said. “The first couple of themes weren’t lighting us on fire,” Fields recalled. “When we decided to call it Continental and we told the team that in a design review, everybody’s head snapped. They said, ‘OK, now we have our North Star on this.’” http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-30/lincoln-revives-continental-name-to-reverse-decades-of-decline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Lincoln filed for the Continental mark on 20 Sept 1940 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 You may be correct. I was under the impression that Bentley held the trademark, but I haven't researched. No, Ford owns it. Bentley tried to TM "Continental Flying Spur" and it was denied. I believe they pay Ford for the rights to use the name. http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4809:u73q6j.2.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 No, Ford owns it. Bentley tried to TM "Continental Flying Spur" and it was denied. I believe they pay Ford for the rights to use the name. http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4809:u73q6j.2.1 Thanks for clearing that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If this doesn't clearly point to the death of the Lincoln MKS, I don't know what does Quote http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-30/lincoln-revives-continental-name-to-reverse-decades-of-decline Well, comments like that seem to point to it being FWD based. ---- I love pretty much everything about it - my only comment on it is the grille - but not the star mesh part, but rather the bump in the lower center. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Otherwise, it looks fantastic. I love the rear especially and the illuminated logo. Also they stole my idea of the "lights through chrome" or whatever they called it.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 It's elegant but my first reaction was Bentley Continental not Lincoln Continental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.