Lincoln Z

Lincoln Z
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 / Full-size car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse FF layout
Platform	Ford C2 [2]
Related	Ford Mondeo Sport 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 a 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.

Overview

Lincoln Z rear

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 the 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]

Specifications

The Lincoln Z is powered by Changan Ford's CAF488WQC 2.0-liter 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. Unlike other large discontinued Lincolns and Ford sedan in North America that were all-wheel drive, the Chinese-made Lincoln sedan powertrain wheels only available in front-wheel drive. ^{[5] [8]}

Early in 2024, the engine of the 2024MY Lincoln Z was upgraded to CAF484WQC1 to improve the vehicle's efficiency, and the Lincoln Z hybrid version equipped with the CAF484WQH1 engine and HF55 hybrid transmission were introduced. ^[9]

Sales

Calendar year	China [10]
2022	14,062
2023	13,839
2024	12,400

References

1. "LINCOLN ZEPHYR, NEW GENERATION LUXURY". autodesignmagazine.com. May 8, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
2. Kable, Greg (November 9, 2021). "Ford Mondeo continues into new generation in China". Autocar . Retrieved November 20, 2021.
3. Caparella, Joey (April 19, 2021). "Lincoln Zephyr Name Returns on a Nice-Looking Sedan for China". Car and Driver . Retrieved November 9, 2021.
4. Glon, Ronan (September 24, 2021). "Is this the production version of the Lincoln Zephyr concept?". AutoBlog. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
5. de Feijter, Tycho (November 9, 2021). "Lincoln Zephyr Is A New Luxury Sedan For China". Car News China. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
6. Bell, Sebastien (November 19, 2021). "Lincoln Unveils The Attractive New 2022 Zephyr Sedan At Auto Guangzhou". Carscoops. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
7. de Feijter, Tycho (March 22, 2022). "Lincoln Zephyr Sedan Launched On The Chinese Car Market". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
8. Bell, Sebastien (November 9, 2021). "Lincoln's New 2023 Zephyr Sedan Breaks Cover In China, But It Ain't For U.S." Carscoops. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
9. "【图】售23.58万起 新款林肯Z及混动版上市_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
10. "易车网林肯车型销量". Bitauto. February 18, 2024.

External links

• Official website (China) (in Chinese)