Lincoln C concept
Lincoln showed off its C concept at the 2009 Detroit auto show, with the idea that luxury cars don't have to be big. This urban cruiser uses an economical 1.6-liter four-cylinder direct injection engine. Even more interesting is the six-speed dual-clutch transmission, a new development from Ford we hope to see in a production car soon.
Lincoln C concept
At first glance, the C looks very odd, but when we noticed the wide, two-tone rear pillar, the style became clear--the C hearkens back to luxury hard tops of the 1930s. The front grille features Lincoln's signature wings, another feature brought back from an earlier era.
Lincoln C concept
Thin-form bench seats allow flexible seating, and enhance the easy egress allowed by the suicide doors. The rear wheels are pushed back to maximize cabin space.
Lincoln C concept
The C has a hubless steering wheel, with the wheel rotating on a chrome rim to provide steering input. A hubless wheel gives the driver an unobstructed view of the instrument panel. Paddle shifters for the dual-clutch transmission are mounted on the stationary rim.
Lincoln C concept
A touch pad lets the driver control the interface. This concept is meant to have the conceptual dashboard avatar Ford showed off at CES 2009, a virtual person named EVA who helps the driver by reading incoming e-mail, scheduling appointments, providing traffic directions, and communicating through a conversational voice command system.
Lincoln C concept
Even the brakes show innovation, with the disc running next to the rim, and the caliper clamping on from the inside.
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