2004 Lincoln Mark X Concept
Throughout its history, Lincoln has used the Mark name to signal a truly
special vehicle. It began with Edsel Fords first Continental, the Mark I.
Next followed the 1956 Continental Mark II, which quickly became a classic
because of its high quality, clean styling and consumate good taste.
The 1969 Mark III went on to sell more than 30,000 units, making it at the
time, Lincolns most successful new model ever.
Other Mark vehicles were introduced in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s.
The Mark X concept is designed to demonstrate the potential of the Lincoln
brand by stretching its DNA to a sophisticated roadster. While a concept
at this point, Mark X illustrates one possibility for expanding Lincoln
into new luxury niches.
Based on the rear-wheel-drive Ford Thunderbird architecture, Mark X
features a 3.9-liter, 4-valve DOHC V-8 aluminum engine mated to a
five-speed automatic transmission delivering 280 horsepower and 286
foot-pounds of torque. Its athletic stance is accomplished through
19-inch, 12-spoke machined aluminum wheels with P245/40/R19 Michelin tires
on the front and wider P275/35/R19 tires in the rear.
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