Ford will unveil.
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Ford will unveil.
Ford will unveil a new rear-wheel-drive Lincoln concept car at the Detroit auto show early next month, according to a report by BusinessWeek magazine. The car is based on the same platform as Ford Australia's next-generation Falcon.
Back in May, Ford announced its Australian engineers were working on an all-new Falcon whose platform could form the basis for several potential large rear-wheel drive vehicles. Later, Ford Australia boss Tom Gorman acknowledged cars based on the new architecture would likely show up on U.S. shores, as soon as 2008.
Aside from confirming the debut of the new concept, the BW report doesn't provide specifics on the car's styling, intended competitors, or price. Ford reportedly considered using a stretched version of the Mustang platform, but it was decided a solid rear axle wouldn't be appropriate for a luxury vehicle. In March, Newsweek said Ford was working on a retro-styled RWD rival to the Chrysler 300C. (Pictured is the rear-drive 2002 Lincoln Continental Concept).
Back in May, Ford announced its Australian engineers were working on an all-new Falcon whose platform could form the basis for several potential large rear-wheel drive vehicles. Later, Ford Australia boss Tom Gorman acknowledged cars based on the new architecture would likely show up on U.S. shores, as soon as 2008.
Aside from confirming the debut of the new concept, the BW report doesn't provide specifics on the car's styling, intended competitors, or price. Ford reportedly considered using a stretched version of the Mustang platform, but it was decided a solid rear axle wouldn't be appropriate for a luxury vehicle. In March, Newsweek said Ford was working on a retro-styled RWD rival to the Chrysler 300C. (Pictured is the rear-drive 2002 Lincoln Continental Concept).
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RE: Ford will unveil.
Very nice, I look foward to a "finished" product.[sm=goodidea.gif][sm=groupwave.gif][sm=exactly.gif][sm=happy046.gif]
DO NOT "tease me", cuz you started this sh* last night, about a "retro Torino", and I got into some idiot posters. Nuff sed.
DO NOT "tease me", cuz you started this sh* last night, about a "retro Torino", and I got into some idiot posters. Nuff sed.
#3
RE: Ford will unveil.
Competing with other manufacturers in every segment of the market, high levels ofquality and American design innovation are the three key pieces for Fords future success (survival actually). Lincoln has staleand tired lineup and some fresh blood would work wonders and give the nameplate some attention.
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RE: Ford will unveil.
ORIGINAL: LegallyTorchRED
Very nice, I look foward to a "finished" product.[sm=goodidea.gif][sm=groupwave.gif][sm=exactly.gif][sm=happy046.gif]
DO NOT "tease me", cuz you started this sh* last night, about a "retro Torino", and I got into some idiot posters. Nuff sed.
Very nice, I look foward to a "finished" product.[sm=goodidea.gif][sm=groupwave.gif][sm=exactly.gif][sm=happy046.gif]
DO NOT "tease me", cuz you started this sh* last night, about a "retro Torino", and I got into some idiot posters. Nuff sed.
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