Rumored new Lincoln LS!?!

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I was browsing Blue Oval News this morning and read about Lincoln's new D3 Prototype Platform car. I have heard rumors that this could be the new LS replacement in 2007 or 2008. It looks like it may have some new technologly as well with the new adaptive lighting. Below are some pics of the new D3 platform and new headlights:

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You can read about the new lighting system here:

http://www.blueovalnews.com/index.php?categoryid=12&p2_articleid=73

Also, there is a video clip of the new D3 prototype vehicle with the new lights as well. You can view it below:

http://www.blueovalnews.com/media/lincoln.d3prototype.wmv
 
They should call it the Continental IMHO. Leave the MarkX name for the next coupe. I personally like it pretty wild lookin styling. People like strange stuff now days, look how many Scions and Elements are sold. Not to mention the new malibus and those ugly PT cruisers, and oversized Cheby "PT Cruisers". One thing I have learned in this age weird things sell. And Ugly things to.:rolleyes:
 
it actually does not look too bad (still looks alil like a mazda). but again it is a concept, and the styling will probably change just like how the Zepoli did when it was concept. hope lincoln just does not F this one up!
 
Sweetness I am glad Lincoln is doing something to replace the current LS. I like the looks of it but I sure hope its RWD and has a V8 in it.

-Scott-

Good work Ken!
 
Conti94 said:
They should call it the Continental IMHO. Leave the MarkX name for the next coupe. I personally like it pretty wild lookin styling. People like strange stuff now days, look how many Scions and Elements are sold. Not to mention the new malibus and those ugly PT cruisers, and oversized Cheby "PT Cruisers". One thing I have learned in this age weird things sell. And Ugly things to.:rolleyes:
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:I it should be called a Continental :cool:
 
lincoln should just offer the V8 only with optional V8 motors, and make that new headlight technology as a standard!
 
Yes it replaces the LS. It will probably be called the Continental from the rumblings. The D3 is the Ford 500, Mercury Montego chassis. It is suppose to have a standard AWD and a 4.4L V8. It will debut at the North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next month. I already have a person going to take pics of the Lincoln cars.
 
looks like a Acura RL and zephyr combined. not bad,
 
KD00LS said:
Eh, it's alright. Is it a RWD platform?
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No. The LS replacement on the D3 platfrom will have an iteration of the Yamaha/Ford/Volvo V8 that's currently in the Volvo XC-90 transversely-mounted driving all four wheels. In short, it'll be neither FWD nor RWD, but AWD.
 
JoeyLincolnMK8 said:
(still looks alil like a mazda)
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Dunno why you'd say that; there's no Mazda in it. D3 is derived from Volvo's platform that underpins the S80. To my eye, it looks most definitely like an evolution of the LS. Look at the linked video clip--it shows more angles, which make it look much more like an LS iteration.
 
I like it. Lincoln might have its looks just like cadillac has
 
Why man? The headlights look good.

The car itself looks like a mix of Acura TL, Lexus ES330 and Lincoln Zephyr. Looks cool though, I would drive one. I mean it's a prototype, the Zephyr looked good too as a prototype, but the production version... not so.

NickLS said:
:slam :slam :slam :slam :slam

THOSE HEADLIGHTS SUCK

:slam :slam :slam :slam :slam
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For all you Mark VIII fans, it is rumored too that the tail lights on this car will be compared to the last of the Mark VIII's. You know the ones with the neon tailights spanning the rear deck but even nicer trim than the Mark. They haven't found out if it would be neon or not but could since the lighting technology seems to be important on this prototype.

I can't wait to see the rest of the car. Hopefully BON will post some more pics soon.
 
SoonerLS said:
Dunno why you'd say that; there's no Mazda in it. D3 is derived from Volvo's platform that underpins the S80. To my eye, it looks most definitely like an evolution of the LS. Look at the linked video clip--it shows more angles, which make it look much more like an LS iteration.
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hmmm..... i said that cause it does look ALIL like a mazda. front end looks like a mazdaspeed 6!
 
JoeyLincolnMK8 said:
hmmm..... i said that cause it does look ALIL like a mazda. front end looks like a mazdaspeed 6!
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Yeah, maybe a teensy bit. If you haven't looked at the video that demos the headlight/cornering lights in action, do so. It shows other angles of the new car, which do a much better job of making it look like an evolution of the LS.
 
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