2006 Lincoln Zephyr **Autoshow photos**

Vintalage · 04-08-2004, 01:15 PM

"Lincoln will add the Zephyr, an entry-level luxury sedan, to its lineup in late 2005.

The front-drive Lincoln, with a probable price of $30,000, will be the smallest and least expensive option in the Lincoln showroom. Executives say Lincoln will continue to sell the larger rear-drive LS, whose base price is $32,755, including the destination charge.

With the Zephyr, Lincoln marketers aim to capture younger buyers, especially those who haven't considered Lincoln in the past. Owners of vehicles such as the Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35 and Lexus ES330 are target buyers.

"Success is new customers," Lincoln Mercury President Darryl Hazel said. "We have cars we can sell to the traditional customer."

Lincoln is revealing a concept version of the Zephyr on Thursday, April 8, at the New York auto show. The exterior styling of the concept vehicle is very close to the look of next year's production car, executives say.

The Zephyr will be introduced with a 3.0-liter V6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive will be available at some point after the vehicle launch. A 3.5-liter V6 engine now under development at Ford also is likely to be added after the launch."

- Autoweek

Read the article in it's entirety at Autoweek

VTECSiGAH8R · 04-08-2004, 02:29 PM

Not bad looking, clean lines. I'd change the fron and interior tho, trying to look too futuristic.

Mike3800 · 04-08-2004, 04:10 PM

*Stayin' Alive plaing in the background*

Hmmm... Looks like what a 1975 Lincoln would look like if they had today's technology back then.

I grew up drivng 70's cars (in the late 80's) and it just reminds me of that for some reason. Perhaps it's the light woodgrain and the polished aluminium in the interior... and the square guages.

hotgt · 04-08-2004, 06:05 PM

i like it...really clean, the interior is very luxurious

Panacea · 04-08-2004, 06:22 PM

Nice exterior, but major overhaul on the interior. The gauge cluster is just hideous, and I agree with vtec, the rest is too futuristic.

mightypan42 · 04-08-2004, 08:33 PM

I'd rather have the LS...

badassgrandam99 · 04-09-2004, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mightypan42

I'd rather have the LS...

the only issue i had with the LS was that the front overhang was short, while the rear was so frickin long...

...i like this Lincoln though... pretty clean lines and more proportionate... looks good IMO

papiogagt · 04-09-2004, 05:32 PM

i like it!

12-23-2004, 07:43 PM

Here are some pictures of the production model. that is at least this is what a member on GMI has stated.

Hodge · 12-23-2004, 08:16 PM

red x's

Vintalage · 12-23-2004, 09:39 PM

Beat me to it. More pics:

Vimjah · 12-23-2004, 10:33 PM

gross... that's all I gotta say

12-23-2004, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodd62

Here are some pictures of the production model. that is at least this is what a member on GMI has stated.

You tried to link forum attachments, and thats not gonna work because it doesn't end with .JPG or .GIF or something of that nature.

12-23-2004, 10:55 PM

really?? it works on my computer... damn. well here the link then...sorry guys.
http://forums.gminsidenews.com/showt...?threadid=9776

Vintalage · 12-23-2004, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodd62

really?? it works on my computer... damn. well here the link then...sorry guys.
http://forums.gminsidenews.com/showt...?threadid=9776

It works on your computer because it's in your cache. I was able to see it since I saw it on giminsidenews first before I came here.

Vintalage · 12-23-2004, 11:00 PM

I'm glad to see Lincoln is abandoning that nasty green instrument lighting. The white is so much more pleasing.

This car is not my style.

12-23-2004, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodd62

really?? it works on my computer... damn. well here the link then...sorry guys.
http://forums.gminsidenews.com/showt...?threadid=9776

Thats because you went to the actual forums and viewed its so its now saved to your temporary internet files.

12-23-2004, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintalage

It works on your computer because it's in your cache. I was able to see it since I saw it on giminsidenews first before I came here.

Damn you beat me to it. Oh well....

Vintalage · 12-23-2004, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorademan

Damn you beat me to it. Oh well....

Haha! But you broke it down into more detail.

jake3217 · 12-24-2004, 12:23 AM

[sarcasm]Looks like another amazing design by Ford! Way to go guys! Fo44rd was right all along, you guys can make some good stuff![/sarcasm]

Wow. They took a great looking concept and completely castrated it. Now it looks like every other luxury verhicle out there, except much crappier.

04-08-2004, 01:15 PM	#1
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	2006 Lincoln Zephyr Autoshow photos "Lincoln will add the Zephyr, an entry-level luxury sedan, to its lineup in late 2005. The front-drive Lincoln, with a probable price of $30,000, will be the smallest and least expensive option in the Lincoln showroom. Executives say Lincoln will continue to sell the larger rear-drive LS, whose base price is $32,755, including the destination charge. With the Zephyr, Lincoln marketers aim to capture younger buyers, especially those who haven't considered Lincoln in the past. Owners of vehicles such as the Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35 and Lexus ES330 are target buyers. "Success is new customers," Lincoln Mercury President Darryl Hazel said. "We have cars we can sell to the traditional customer." Lincoln is revealing a concept version of the Zephyr on Thursday, April 8, at the New York auto show. The exterior styling of the concept vehicle is very close to the look of next year's production car, executives say. The Zephyr will be introduced with a 3.0-liter V6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive will be available at some point after the vehicle launch. A 3.5-liter V6 engine now under development at Ford also is likely to be added after the launch." - Autoweek Read the article in it's entirety at Autoweek __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-08-2004, 04:10 PM	#3
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	Stayin' Alive plaing in the background Hmmm... Looks like what a 1975 Lincoln would look like if they had today's technology back then. I grew up drivng 70's cars (in the late 80's) and it just reminds me of that for some reason. Perhaps it's the light woodgrain and the polished aluminium in the interior... and the square guages. __________________ -Mike

04-08-2004, 08:33 PM	#6
mightypan42 GAGT - Member AKA: Jimmy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Age: 39 Posts: 640 Vehicle: 2005 Ranger XLT	I'd rather have the LS... __________________

04-09-2004, 05:32 PM	#8
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12-23-2004, 07:43 PM	#9
rodd62 Guest Posts: n/a	Lincoln Zephyr Pics Here are some pictures of the production model. that is at least this is what a member on GMI has stated.

04-08-2004, 02:29 PM	#2
VTECSiGAH8R GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,346 Vehicle: 97 Honda Civic DX	Not bad looking, clean lines. I'd change the fron and interior tho, trying to look too futuristic.

04-08-2004, 06:05 PM	#4
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	i like it...really clean, the interior is very luxurious

04-08-2004, 06:22 PM	#5
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Nice exterior, but major overhaul on the interior. The gauge cluster is just hideous, and I agree with vtec, the rest is too futuristic.

12-23-2004, 08:16 PM	#10
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	red x's __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

12-23-2004, 09:39 PM	#11
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Beat me to it. More pics: __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

12-23-2004, 10:55 PM	#14
rodd62 Guest Posts: n/a	really?? it works on my computer... damn. well here the link then...sorry guys. http://forums.gminsidenews.com/showt...?threadid=9776

12-23-2004, 11:00 PM	#16
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I'm glad to see Lincoln is abandoning that nasty green instrument lighting. The white is so much more pleasing. This car is not my style. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

12-24-2004, 12:23 AM	#20
jake3217 Operation .500 AKA: J Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: - Posts: 484 Vehicle: -	[sarcasm]Looks like another amazing design by Ford! Way to go guys! Fo44rd was right all along, you guys can make some good stuff![/sarcasm] Wow. They took a great looking concept and completely castrated it. Now it looks like every other luxury verhicle out there, except much crappier. __________________ Mods: 15" hubcaps, cold Wisconsin air, brand new FRAM air filter, newly flushed radiator

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