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Lincoln : Zephyr 2007
Akeelah and the Bee stars Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer and Laurence Fishburne are pictured at the Lincoln-sponsored premiere of the Lionsgate film. (April 20, 2006)
"We're beginning a renaissance at Lincoln - five new products over four years - starting with the Zephyr and Mark LT." – Darryl Hazel, President, Lincoln Mercury
As a mid-size, five-passenger sedan, the Zephyr will offer younger buyers a luxury automobile with the comfort and refinement befitting a Lincoln. In this way, Zephyr will appeal to a completely new segment of buyers.
The Lincoln Zephyr's side profile features chrome trim at the beltline and on the mirror caps, set off by the wheels. The 17-inch alloy wheels are an important design element, available with a machined aluminum appearance or a chromed-aluminum finish. Low-profile tires reinforce the low, purposeful stance of the car.
The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr is designed for comfort, too, with more than three feet of rear-passenger legroom. The spacious feel of the cabin was achieved by stretching the width of the base architecture by 30 millimeters and the wheelbase by 55 millimeters. The standard Duratec 30 DOHC V-6 with i-VCT produces 221 hp and 205 foot-pounds of torque. The Duratec 30 V-6 is the heart of Lincoln Zephyr's powertrain. Using Intake Variable Cam Timing (I-VCT) to improve torque and reduce emissions, the engine generates 221 horsepower and 205 foot-pounds of torque. More importantly, it is the cleanest Duratec 30 ever, and will be rated for ULEV II tailpipe emissions in California, with a U.S. federal government rating of Tier II, Bin 5 tailpipe and LEV II evaporative emissions in states outside California. Lincoln Zephyr's Personal Safety System includes standard driver and front passenger air bags, seat-deployed side air bags for thorax protection, and three-point safety belts at all seating positions, with front-seat pretensioners and retractors. A full-length safety curtain provides head-protection coverage over the length of the window glass area – from A-pillar to C-pillar. Lincoln Mercury's revitalization is built on strong products: 11 new vehicles, in six new segments, including five new Lincolns over four years. The Lincoln Zephyr follows the Mark LT truck and the concept version of the next-generation Aviator as the third new Lincoln unveiled thus far – all three in new segments for the brand. Lincoln Zephyr will be built at Ford Motor Company's Hermosillo Assembly Plant in Mexico. The all-new sedan goes on sale in the fall of 2005 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. August 18, 2007 All pictures: Ford Motor Company
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