Zephyr's back!
What?
Lincoln bases this new entry-luxury sedan on the Mazda 6 platform, which is spawning similarly sized Ford and Mercury sedans, and the upcoming 2007 Lincoln Aviator crossover SUV. A higher-output version of the familiar Duratec 30 3.0-liter V6 engine employs intake variable cam timing (VCT) to make extra power, and a six-speed automatic transmission drives the front wheels. Sometime after the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr’s launch, all-wheel-drive will be available.Read the full review...
Additional hardware includes a fully independent suspension tuned “for Lincoln ride comfort and driving dynamics,” which translates to a soft ride and confident cornering. Four-wheel-disc ABS brings the Zephyr’s 19-inch wheels to a stop.
With the 2006 Zephyr, the intent is to bring a younger buyer into showrooms. Lincoln wants to siphon sales from the Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35, and Lexus ES 330. With the exception of the Lexus, these three listed competitors offer more compelling design than the somewhat plain Lincoln Zephyr.
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