A common misconception regarding this project is that it was intended to be related to the Mustang. It never was. From day one it was intended to be a real Grand Tourer: two seats, (not 2+2) and mid/front engine, with a price point roughly eighty thousand dollars more than a GT Mustang.
The Lincoln Continental Mark X1 is a portrayal of what a Lincoln Super Coupe would look like if it were on the road today. It's purpose would be to put Lincoln back on the World Class podium, giving Mercedes owners a reason to shop American. The news that Lincoln will henceforth be concentrating on volume models -the money makers- was sorely disappointing to me, as most enthusiasts are shaking their open hands at the Dearborn Lux Co asking "What are you Doing!?" Everyone seems to want a memorable, exciting model from Lincoln sailing around on the streets. So I arranged these pixels to please the hopefuls' eyes. The renders are based on the SLS AMG for it's conservatively modern proportions. The name resurrects the Famed Continental name, and in respect of the Mark Concepts that have been around since the expiration of the Mark VIII, This is named the Mark XI. Enjoy!
Above is a re-paint of the front of the car with completely different front details. I think it looks much more in line with Lincoln's current design language. The original nose is more architectural and stately, whereas the new nose above is more sporty. Although I'm satisfied with the new nose, I think stateliness is a more appropriate presence for Lincoln than sportiness. Particularly since Cadillac is so seriously pursuing racing and high-performance, to make a "sporty" product but not be involved with motorsports would be somewhat hypocritical.
