80TH ANNIVERSARY LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ARRIVES IN STYLE WITH ICONIC CENTER-OPENING DOORS
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Introduction of Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary
Coach Door Edition pays homage to the iconic style of the 1960s
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This limited-edition Continental offers nod to
heritage while providing refinements for today’s discerning luxury client,
such as an elegantly crafted rear-seat pass-through console with stowable
tray table and tablet holder
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Limited run of 80 units, honoring Continental’s 80th
anniversary, will be produced for the 2019 model year, each personalized
with a unique badge; Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition is
scheduled to arrive next summer
“Notice the doors,” the vintage advertisement for the Lincoln Continental
began. “And notice how they open. From the center, to make everyone’s
entrances graceful.”
With that, an enduring automotive design legend was born – the coach doors
– or center-opening doors, which conveyed elegance and a touch of
Hollywood glamour.
Today, six decades later, Lincoln is bringing back a modern version of
these iconic center-opening doors with the introduction of the Lincoln
Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition. A limited run of just 80
units will be produced.
The Continental Coach Door Edition arrives as Lincoln is riding a new wave
of product momentum. Following the reveal of the all-new Lincoln Aviator
at the Los Angeles Auto Show, this 80th Anniversary Continental celebrates
the heritage of one of America’s most beloved luxury sedans.
“This Lincoln Continental echoes a design that captured the hearts of car
enthusiasts around the world,” says Joy Falotico, president, The Lincoln
Motor Company. “It’s something bespoke only Lincoln can offer in a
thoroughly modern way.”
Glamour and allure
Lincoln Continental began as a custom luxury vehicle hand-crafted by chief
stylist Eugene T. Gregorie for Edsel Ford in 1939. Years later, the 1961
Continental introduced the unique center-opening doors and a
chrome-accented upper shoulder line that established a signature look for
Lincoln.
“The center-opening doors became synonymous with the Lincoln Continental,
even though they were only featured primarily in the ’60s,” says David
Woodhouse, design director, The Lincoln Motor Company. “But they struck
such a chord that they’re still remembered so fondly today.”
Woodhouse says the element is both dramatic and distinctive. “It was truly
a watershed moment for us in terms of iconic design,” he adds.
Each of the 80 units in this limited production for 2019 will have a
special door sill plate featuring its number in the run. A limited number
of additional Continental Coach Door Edition sedans will be available as
well for the 2020 model year.
The Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door provides the
refinements and advanced features today’s luxury vehicle client desires.
From the doors to the seating to the Lincoln Black Label interior, no
detail has been overlooked. Rear-seat amenities are uniquely tailored,
featuring an elegantly crafted pass-through console that offers a stowable
tray table with tablet holder and wireless charging pad.
Rear-seat passengers will be more comfortable than ever. The six inches
added to the car’s wheelbase allow for the placement of the larger coach
doors, while also delivering best-in-class second-row legroom.
Celebrating form and function
The center-opening coach doors are a celebration of both form and
function. Woodhouse says they showcase the interior of an exceptionally
beautiful vehicle. The 90-degree opening makes for easy, graceful entry
and exit by allowing passengers to turn to sit to enter, then exit the car
by stepping forward and out.
“People appreciate elegance and glamour,” says Woodhouse. “And they want
the easiest way to get in and out of a vehicle. These doors answer to
both.”
The car is meticulously crafted inside and out, integrating technologies
that both assist and entertain. This Continental senses a driver’s
approach and lights up with Lincoln’s trademark sequential welcoming
embrace. Its award-winning Head-Up display contributes to a custom driving
experience by letting drivers choose what information is projected onto
the windshield display. The feature is so innovative that it is visible
even with ambient lighting and when the driver is wearing polarized
sunglasses.
In keeping with the spirit of arriving in style, the 2019 Lincoln
Continental’s innovative electronic door system allows doors to be
unlatched in a smooth, single motion, making entry and exit both
effortless and quiet.
With Lincoln’s exclusive 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine,
Continental delivers the power and performance today’s luxury clients
expect with an impressive 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. Three
Drive Modes, including Normal, Sport and Comfort, allow clients to
personalize their driving experience.
To complement its smooth, powerful drive, this special edition features
Perfect Position seats that adjust 30 ways, plus Active Noise Control for
a quiet interior. A Revel® Ultima Audio experience allows drivers to
select one of three listening modes, including stereo, audience and
on-stage.
Continental clients will have their choice of Lincoln Black Label themes,
the brand’s most personalized level of luxury, including Chalet and
Thoroughbred. Lincoln Black Label not only provides the highest quality of
materials in customized designer themes, it also offers a host of
membership privileges. These include annual vehicle detailing, anytime
carwashes, and access to a selection of restaurants where noted chefs will
provide a curated dining experience.
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