Lincoln Zephyr | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Lincoln |
Also called | Lincoln Zephyr (concept/pre-production name) |
Production | 2022–present |
Assembly | China: Chongqing (Changan Ford) |
Designer | Daniel Prochilo [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Executive car (E) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Transverse FF layout |
Platform | Ford C2 [2] |
Related | Ford Evos Ford Mondeo |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0L EcoBoost CAF488WQC turbocharged I4 |
Power output | 181 kW (243 hp; 246 PS) |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,930 mm (115 in) |
Length | 4,982 mm (196.1 in) |
Width | 1,865 mm (73.4 in) |
Height | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
Curb weight | 2,054 kg (4,528 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Lincoln MKZ (China) Lincoln Continental (China) |
The Lincoln Z, previously known as the Lincoln Zephyr, is an American mid-size luxury sedan produced since 2022 by Changan Ford, a joint venture between Chinese automaker Changan Automobile and American automaker Ford Motor Company, and sold by Lincoln Motor Company, a subsidiary of Ford.
On April 21, 2021 at Auto Shanghai, Lincoln revealed the Zephyr Reflection Concept, which previewed an upcoming China-built vehicle designed to replace both the discontinued North American Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln Continental that were previously imported to Chinese market. [3] The production Chinese Lincoln Zephyr was revealed on November 19, 2021 at Auto Guangzhou. [4] [5] [6]
The Lincoln Zephyr went on sale in China as the Lincoln Z in March 2022. [7]
The Lincoln Z is powered by Changan Ford's CAF488WQC 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine, with an output of 243 hp (181 kW; 246 PS) and 376 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) of torque, giving the car a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). The Z uses an 8-speed automatic transmission and is front-wheel drive. [5] [8]
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