Lincoln MKR Concept headed for Detroit show turntable
<i>December 27, 2006</i>
As part of Lincoln's ongoing attempt to restore its former glory, a new four-door sedan concept dubbed the MKR will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, according to a recent report by Edmunds. Featuring a clean, bold, and elegant look, the MKR is a glimpse of the future Lincoln would like to create for itself.
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The MKR was designed according to styling concepts that Lincoln has identified as inherent to the brand. The interior features a sloping and elongated console constructed from recycled woods and incorporates blue instrument lighting, mohair carpet, and cashmere seats - features that will likely not survive into production if the vehicle makes it that far.
Compared to the discontinued Lincoln LS sedan, the 4075-pound MKR is an inch longer and four inches lower. Power comes courtesy of a twin-turbo, E85 fueled, 3.5-liter V-6 rumored to produce some 415 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive will also be incorporated. Speculation says 0-60 mph should arrive in 5.3 seconds. Should the MKR ever hit showrooms, pricing would likely be upwards of $50,000.
Be sure to come back to MotorTrend.com for more on the MKR and all of the top vehicles at the Detroit show during the Detroit show press days, Jan. 7-9, 2007.
