Ford mulling Mustang-based Lincoln coupe

[uberstang]

Ford mulling Mustang-based Lincoln coupe

http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=165

Ford is considering building a Mustang-based Lincoln coupe, possibly in 2009, according to company insiders. The Lincoln would have a unique interior and exterior, mut it would share underpinnings with the Mustang.

 

[crewwolfy]

No complaints on a mustang-based Lincoln coupe from me. It'd be like the Nissan 350Z vs. the Infinity G35. There are enough differences between the two (particularly the 2 seater vs. 4 seater) to differentiate them well. The Lincoln should be slower, more luxurious, and look considerably different from the stang. I could see them pulling it off well, I just wonder if they will.

 

[JL_Tampa]

I heard the S197 was based on the Lincoln LS platform (was this bad info)

 

[squares98]

I heard the S197 was based on the Lincoln LS platform (was this bad info)

you are correct, it is based on the Lincoln LS(DEW98) platform

 

[JL_Tampa]

you are correct, it is based on the Lincoln LS(DEW98) platform

I wonder what they would call a Lincoln Mustang and if they did another Mercury would they use the Capri name plate again?

 

[srothfuss]

I wonder what they would call a Lincoln Mustang and if they did another Mercury would they use the Capri name plate again?

Instead of a Lincoln based mustang, they should really revive the capri nameplate for mercury... That car line needs something to pull people into the showrooms.


I can't see a Lincoln based mustang... They have a hard enough time building enough of the Ford version.

 

[Adrenal]

Well, until they do, I'm just going to enjoy my '98 Mark VIII. It's a nice change
of pace when I dont' want to shift. I really like the plush leather seats too.
And she's only got 46K on the clock!

 

[03 SVT VERT]

My grandfather had a '73 Lincoln Mark IV, they were great cars. I wouldn't mind a plush Lincoln mustang as long as they gave it a more powerful motor to make up for the extra weight (like a 5.0L or 5.4L or S/C 4.6). It doesn't need to be as fast as the stang, but if they don't make it pretty close it will die like the Thunderbird.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Mark VIII's were nice... They should go for it.

 

[03 SVT VERT]

By the way, Merc already had a pony car. The Cougar. If they brought it back, made it RWD, and gave it a kick HP wise I bet it would sell like crazy. Maybe a S/C V6 for 250-275hp, stick it inbetween the V6 Stang and the V8 Stang.

 

[Mickey21]

Yeah, they could call it the Lincoln Stallion. Wouldnt mind seeing something like that come out of Lincoln. Some of the lastest offerings and upcoming vehicles are pretty stylish looking. Heck I wouldnt mind a GPS option and plush real leather seating in a stang. Put a little more fit an finish in the car and bring the price up a little. Not bad if you ask me. Like a more stylish more muscle 300C beater... That would put some umph in the Lincoln name. And make it ride on 20's...

 

[JL_Tampa]

Mickey, you had me with you up until you said put it on 20's.

 

[351CJ]

you are correct, it is based on the Lincoln LS(DEW98) platform

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Originally the Mustang was going to be based of the Lincoln LS, Jag S-type, 2 seat T-Bird platform D/EW-98.

However, D/EW-98 is so expensive to manufacture Ford can't even make a profit on the Lincoln LS let alone a lower priced Mustang.

So the 05 / 06 Mustang has its own platform S197, which per a HTT quote "was inspired by D/EW-98". IIRC there are less than 25 parts in common between the 05 / 06 Mustang and the Lincoln LS.

 

[Mossberg]

20s look nice on the new body style.