Unveiled earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, the Continental concept introduces a bold new design language with a focus on luxury. Its front end features a glimmering chrome mesh grille, swept headlights with LEDs and lasers, and a sculpted hood.
The concept’s front fascia briefly sparked controversy over its similarity to Bentley’s own Continental Flying Spur, leading to sarcastic comments by the British automaker’s design director at the time.
Lincoln marketing manager Imran Jalal told Car and Driver the public reaction to the concept has been “very promising.” The production car will presumably be toned down slightly, however spy shots suggest most of the notable elements will remain.
The Continental will succeed the MKS, borrowing Ford’s front-wheel-drive architecture from the Fusion and MKZ. It will be powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost engine with all-wheel drive as an available option. A high-output engine and other sport-focused features are said to be unlikely.
“We have high-performance engines, but we are going for a luxurious feeling rather than sportiness,” Jalal added.
Additional details will likely be disclosed ahead of the Continental’s January debut.
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