Lincoln Model L100 Concept
Lincoln
Ford Motor on Thursday unveiled a sleek, futuristic concept car to demonstrate the company’s vision for its Lincoln luxury brand.
The L100 model concept pays homage to Lincoln’s 1922 Model L — the automaker’s first luxury vehicle — while demonstrating its vision of what an electric, autonomous luxury car from the century-old brand could look like, Ford said.
“Concept vehicles allow us to rethink and illustrate how new experiences can be brought to life using advanced technologies, and give our designers more creative freedom than ever before,” said Anthony Lo, Ford’s chief design officer, in a press release.
Lincoln Model L100 Concept
Lincoln
The vehicle is not intended for production or sale to consumers. Automakers routinely use concept vehicles to gauge customer interest, capture attention, or indicate the future direction of a vehicle or brand.
The company declined to release the targeted performance or electric range of the concept or any such vehicle if it were to be produced in the future.
The concept is a sleek fastback with 360-degree glass around the top of the vehicle and large, distinctive wheels and tires. The Lincoln badging, similar to a previous crossover concept earlier this year, will be illuminated instead of physical badges on the vehicle.
Lincoln Model L100 Concept
Lincoln
Like futuristic concepts from other automakers, the doors and roof open outwards from the rear, allowing for easier entry and exit.
Inside the car is lounge-like seating and a large screen for central control. It also has a “jewel-inspired chess piece controller” that replaces the steering wheel, according to the company. The interior is modular, allowing changes in seating configuration.
The Lincoln Model L100 made its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, a celebration and show for ultra-luxury automobiles in California, as part of the Lincoln 100th Anniversary celebrations.
Lincoln Model L100 Concept
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