The Rev
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Not too shabby. I'm just a Mark fan in general!
Mark IX Hardtop WHAT?!
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BAD97LSC
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can you say 2005 thunderbird???
mespock
Marxists - Socialists
Never liked that that Prototype
crownvicjim
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Ugly!!
JoeyLincolnMK8
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I liked the concept of it having a retractable hardtop. But that car would not even compete with the likes of the XLR and BMW 3 series, if it was released.
Scorpio1118_2000
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I would use a modified mustang frame with IRS for improved handling, and b/c thats the way it should be. Then I would use the new aluminator cratemotor and add direct injection and displacment on demand for better fuel economy. I would set powerband at 320hp for base models and 420 for the LSC models, I would also add sync, all leather, 18" wheels with optional 20" wheels. H.I.D.s and L.E.Ds for the lighting on all models. Sunroof or vistaroof as options.
The Rev
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Air suspension too?
Yeah that thing screams thunderbird
Yeah that thing screams thunderbird
JoeyLincolnMK8
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Yeah and the sticker price would be well over 60k! For over 60k I rather buy an M3 convertible!
Scorpio1118_2000
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Of course It would have air, and remember that some of our marks were around 40k when they were new. If the pony guys can have a 40k price tag so can we, remember we are driving a premier brand. I like the m3 as well but the m6 is more my style.
slowmkviii
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I loved that concept
I think it would have kept lincoln on the map now they are just crap
I think it would have kept lincoln on the map now they are just crap
JoeyLincolnMK8
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I would have to say negative on that one. If Ford went through with that concept, it would have went the way of the turd-bird.
slowmkviii
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the new t bird was under powered and over priced thats why it failed but in the end look at the resale of the t bird very good
unity
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Keep in mid this concept came out way before the new T-Bird. Ford uses MANY of the concepts for later designs of other cars. Heck, just look at the production Mark VIII, T-Bird and Cougar. Most would say they look a lot alike.
Some may recall the Mark IX scetches:
In this case the concepts stayed with Lincoln in mind:
Some may recall the Mark IX scetches:
In this case the concepts stayed with Lincoln in mind:
Scorpio1118_2000
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I think that the mark 9 may become a reality when they think there is a market for it. And anyways how many people on this site can afford a 40k car right now anyways? I mean look at the new cts coupe, if that thing takes off and I think it surely will. How long do you think lincoln will wait to make thier own coupe? Just wait and see guys.