2009 Lincoln C Concept

Lincoln broke new ground with the Lincoln C concept, the new big ideas for small luxury cars, bringing the presence and the elegance of Lincoln’s smaller, more efficient C-car sized.

Unique concept of size, lightweight construction and use of sustainable materials to make Lincoln C stand out – along with fuel.

Featuring a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Ford’s all-new dry, PowerShift dual-clutch six-speed transmission, Lincoln C Concept achieve 43 mpg on the highway, while offering up to 180 horsepower and an impressive 180 ft-lbs. torque. PowerShift and driving dynamics that make Lincoln’s great fun for Concept C driver.

Plus, the sophisticated machine human interface (HMI) and forward-thinking in the car connectivity technology brings a new dimension to social networking, an important aspect of modern customers’ active lifestyles.

Connectivity is as much a luxury for today’s young car buyers as is traditional elegance of wood, leather and a comfortable journey on the road.

Sporty, Elegant Exterior Design

Their vision: a smaller, more fuel-efficient car that can easily maneuver in the dense and compact urban parking lot, but still gives the driver and passengers with luxury and comfort level usually reserved for larger sedans.

One of the characteristic silhouette of Lincoln C is unique. Visual mass of the car is very low to the road. Low-slung shoulder line with the wheel-at-each-corner stance supporting a dynamic, less formal cabin. The goal is to “go kart” visual stability combined with elegant lines and surfaces.

Modern appearance reflects the perpetual Lincoln C, icon elements of Lincoln’s DNA: a thin surface bounded by the defined folds; cantilevered roof extending from the C-pillars are strong; a confident double-wing chrome grille; full width tail lights and rocker brightwork.

Front end of this concept is clearly Lincoln. Summarizes the lattice LED light signatures which – like the rear lights – which are made with prismatic optical elements that create visual depth and sophistication. A statue on the top line of the front hood – which comes from Lincoln’s badge form – adding the finishing touches on the car screen.

Low shoulder lines combine with strong, high waist to create a sense of security and privacy within and outside the vehicle.

Cantrail aluminum add elegance to the concept by extending the beltline to the rear view mirror and instead divide high C-pillars. Aluminum is also visible in the door hole.

Lincoln C is absent from the B-pillar or the center post. Center-opening doors – classic Lincoln rekindles memories of the nature of the 1961 Continental – allow access to the first attempt and second-row bench seat and provides a vehicle limousine-like quality.

Sleek side of the house mirrors the advanced rear view camera and blind spot detection technology. Slit-like LED turn signal indicators are integrated into the mirror, enabling lean, efficient light.

LED taillamps a full-width rear Lincoln C, which shows a turn signal indicator that fades into the center of the car stretches from side to side.

All-glass roof provides a modern, futuristic look. The opening of a vast lit cabin and enhance a sense of spaciousness in the car.

Designers reinterpreted a presentation of Lincoln’s badge around the outside of the Lincoln C in a subtle way, giving the contemporary “race track” theme.

The outside of the Lincoln C is bathed in light, exterior clear coat metallic yellow instructions.