Lincoln Continental 2017
Large sedan Lincoln Continental was broadcasted at the Motor Show in Detroit in 2016, a pre-production version of which was first represented in spring of 2015.
It was hardly the most anticipated premiere. All were interested in how the concept has changed, shown almost a year ago in New York. Then Ford and Lincoln justified in the press that in no way were trying to build a vehicle, similar to the Bentley Flying Spur.
It is not very convincing. But it clearly turned “in the metal”. It is clear that the new Continental brand has its distinctive American style. And it has nothing to do with Bentley.
If we look at history, the new Lincoln Continental 2017 is already the tenth generation of this model, with the release of its predecessor completed back in 2002 is encouraging that outwardly Lincoln Continental (2016-2017) in the new body turned out to be in many ways similar to his concept. Serial car even kept an unusual door handles E-latch, the handles are integrated into the window sills line, as well as almost all the equipment of predecessor.
Let’s go through the exterior. It really is fascinating and surprising at the same time. Fantastically stylish shapes. This car seems to be solid, and with the other hand – the sporty and dynamic.
Ahead there is a solid, solid “nose”, which is surrounded by LED head light lenses, she changes the light intensity and the direction of flow through the laser assistant. If you look at the car from the side, visible to the classic layout of the body. The long bonnet, which carries this really rather big car forward, solid food, wide doors and a flat roofline, wheels size 21 inches and low tires.
Of course, Lincoln Continental 10 got a little simplified bumper and optics, different wheels and traditional rearview mirrors, reduced amount of chromium in the finishing of the exterior, but on the whole shape it produces a very nice impression.
Interior of a new Lincoln Continental 2017 is decorated with luxury materials and looks presentable. Already in the database are established comfortable front seats with 30 electrode settings and heating functions, ventilation and massage. Revel Audio system is equipped with a system of active noise cancellation.
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Also the interior, which is a four rider, impresses with its expensive equipment, ergonomics, and high cost. Armchairs and door cards are covered with high quality leather, the ceiling satin, wool rugs underfoot and tidy framed by pink gold, golden interior light, rear passengers have tables for notebooks. The seats can be adjusted electrically and have 15 settings, so anyone will be able to sit as it is convenient.
The elongated platform of Lincoln MKZ model lays in the basis of sedan, as well as the power unit for the Continental X is offered no alternative 3.0-liter gasoline engine V6 twin-turbo power of 405 hp which develops a maximum torque of 542 Nm.
The company notes that this engine has been developed specifically for Continental. Lincoln Continental (2016-2017) is equipped with all-wheel drive system with dynamic distribution of traction between the rear wheels, as well as adaptive steering. With the help of Lincoln Drive Control, the driver can select one of three modes of operation of the control electronics: Comfort, Normal or Sport. They affect the suspension setup and the effort on the steering wheel. Are modern engines as reliable as used to be?
Also on the list of sedan equipment were advanced a car valet, all-sky cameras, pedestrian detection and prevention of frontal collision with automatic braking to a full stop, adaptive cruise control and so forth.
For the surcharge is offered panoramic roof SPD SmartGlass with adjustable transparency. Release of the new Lincoln Continental 10 will establish a factory in Flat Rock (Michigan), and its sales will start in the autumn of 2016 in the US. Hatches and panoramic roof. The pros and cons.
According to preliminary information the price will be between 60 and 100 thousand dollars. Over 60 thousand you get a minimum configuration with front-wheel drive, as well as 100 thousand – you become the owner of all-wheel drive and a maximum set of additional functions.
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