The 2017 Lincoln Continental Is A 400bhp Luxobarge With Bonkers Door Handles

The first Lincoln Continental since 2002 has been revealed at the Detroit motor show, and it's packing a 394bhp twin-turbo V6
The 2017 Lincoln Continental Is A 400bhp Luxobarge With Bonkers Door Handles

Continental: it’s probably the most recognisable name in Lincoln history, and yet, Ford’s luxury division hasn’t produced a car with that badge since 2002. Yep, it’s 14 years since the last Lincoln Continental went out of production, but for the 2017 model year, it’s making a comeback.

The 2017 Lincoln Continental Is A 400bhp Luxobarge With Bonkers Door Handles

What we have is a powerful, full-size, full-fat saloon that doesn’t look a whole lot different from the concept that preceded it. And yes, it has some jolly funky electronic door handles which are neatly integrated into the car’s belt line.

Unlike the previous Conti, we’ve no V8 under the bonnet. Instead, there’s a twin-turbo, 3.0-litre V6, which develops “a projected” 400hp (394bhp) and 400lb ft of torque. A healthy output, but this thing won’t be some raucous super saloon, with Lincoln stating that the engine is “designed for smooth, responsive, yet quiet power.” The V6’s poke is sent to all four-wheels, with a torque vectoring system altering the amount sent to each one of the rear boots as necessary.

The 2017 Lincoln Continental Is A 400bhp Luxobarge With Bonkers Door Handles

The inside is - as you’d expect - rather luxurious, featuring a set of 30-way adjustable electric seats, which are also heated and cooled. They’re inspired by the sort of chairs you’d find in a private jet, according to Lincoln. The passengers in the rear get a good deal too, with seats that - just like the ones in the front - are heated, cooled and will give you a nice massage if you’re in the mood.

The 2017 Lincoln Continental Is A 400bhp Luxobarge With Bonkers Door Handles

Everyone inside, meanwhile, benefits from acoustic laminated glass, which cuts down on exterior noise. Lovely.

Want one? It’ll go on sale this autumn for an as-yet undisclosed figure.

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Comments

Chris6

No suicide doors, FWD…
Paternity test?

01/13/2016 - 04:02 |
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Anonymous

Now this is a Dashboard! Cartier Clock,8-Track Player,Built in cigar lighter, and a no nonsense steering wheel! It’s from my ‘78 Mark V with Diamond Jubilee Dashboard panels

01/13/2016 - 04:03 |
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Anonymous

it looks good, the price will certainly be high by the looks of it

01/13/2016 - 04:08 |
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Anonymous

Looks like a Volvo and and a Chrysler 300. The interior looks very cluttered.

Would rather have a Cadillac. This is a sad attempt to gain customers back to a failing brand.

01/13/2016 - 04:26 |
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Anonymous

I feel the headlights resembles a Honda Legend/ Acura RLX.

01/13/2016 - 04:31 |
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Anonymous

It’s an Jagaudi..with hicky door handles.

01/13/2016 - 07:36 |
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Anonymous

Th awkward moment that it looks just like a Kia optima….

01/13/2016 - 10:32 |
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Anonymous

This door handles are nothing new… Lincoln presented them in 1996 on the (beautiful) Lincoln Sentinel Concept Car

01/13/2016 - 10:36 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

01/13/2016 - 10:37 |
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Portner

how to drive this thing, it has only 2 pedals? x) more seriously, the back of the car comes from a car from GTA V ?

01/13/2016 - 11:52 |
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Anonymous

My parents own a 2001 Lincoln Continental… hopefully I’m not the only one who knows it was based on a Taurus! Also, a V8 in a front wheel drive makes no sense whatsoever! Maintanance is a pain to say the least, and expensive. Glad they went with the all-wheel-drive layout with the new one, regardless of the engine.

01/13/2016 - 13:01 |
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