2002 Lincoln Continental Concept

At the 2002 LA Auto Show Lincoln unveiled this Continental concept. The Continental concept was developed concurrently with the Mk 9 concept first seen at the 2001 New York Auto Show. Research and development of the Lincoln Continental concept began in early 2000, shortly after dedicated Lincoln design, engineering and manufacturing organizations were established. The Lincoln design team began by exploring Lincoln’s heritage. Two important goals of the Lincoln design team were to maximize interior space and optimize ingress and egress. This led to the creation of a unique proportion, in which the Continental’s cabin is centered within the wheelbase. The passenger space is exceptionally large, the trunk is cavernous, and a powerful 6.0-liter V-12 engine resides under the hood.