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Some of the most iconic traits in a vintage Lincoln Continental are the suicide doors. Introduced back in the 1960s on the model, they are unfortunately all but absent in the carmaker’s current lineup.
Or should we say were, as Ford decided to give in to requests from fans of its luxury brand and announced a version of the car that will have just that: suicide doors, or in Ford-speak center opening doors.
The American carmaker announced the decision as part of its efforts to celebrate next year’s 80th anniversary of the nameplate. That also means this is not only a special edition but also a limited one, that will see only 80 units being made and sold next year.
Probably waiting to see how the car will be received, Lincoln also said some more such models are being planned for the 2020 model year.
Officially the car is called the Continental Coach Door Edition, and each will have a special door sill plate that shows the car’s its number in the run. The doors are activated electronically, allowing for what Ford describes as smooth, single motion unlatching.
The interior of the car will be dressed in Lincoln’s Black Label guise, and will also be roomier, at least for the rear passengers, who get an additional six inches of space thanks to the longer wheelbase.
Powering the special edition Continental is Ford’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. Three drive modes will be available, Normal, Sport and Comfort.
“The center-opening doors became synonymous with the Lincoln Continental, even though they were only featured primarily in the ’60s,” said in a statement David Woodhouse, Lincoln design director.
“But they struck such a chord that they’re still remembered so fondly today.”
Ford did not say how much the Continental Coach Door Edition will cost, nor when it will begin delivery of the car.
The American carmaker announced the decision as part of its efforts to celebrate next year’s 80th anniversary of the nameplate. That also means this is not only a special edition but also a limited one, that will see only 80 units being made and sold next year.
Probably waiting to see how the car will be received, Lincoln also said some more such models are being planned for the 2020 model year.
Officially the car is called the Continental Coach Door Edition, and each will have a special door sill plate that shows the car’s its number in the run. The doors are activated electronically, allowing for what Ford describes as smooth, single motion unlatching.
The interior of the car will be dressed in Lincoln’s Black Label guise, and will also be roomier, at least for the rear passengers, who get an additional six inches of space thanks to the longer wheelbase.
Powering the special edition Continental is Ford’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. Three drive modes will be available, Normal, Sport and Comfort.
“The center-opening doors became synonymous with the Lincoln Continental, even though they were only featured primarily in the ’60s,” said in a statement David Woodhouse, Lincoln design director.
“But they struck such a chord that they’re still remembered so fondly today.”
Ford did not say how much the Continental Coach Door Edition will cost, nor when it will begin delivery of the car.
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