The Continental also features reconfigurable displays in its instrument panel, with the ability to view engine functions, telematics, and vehicle systems, or get directions from the navigation unit or music via the THX-certified audio system.
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| The Continental concept features reconfigurable displays in its instrument panel, which also houses a navigation system and concierge service. (Photo: Ford Motor Company) |
A concierge service is also included, perfect for checking the weather, reserving a favorite table at a restaurant, requesting route assistance or for that checking into personal market reports. The display itself uses an Organic Light Emitting Diode technology (OLED) for reportedly "sharp, defined images", developed for the Continental concept by Pioneer Electronics.
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| A big 414-hp 6-liter V12 engine powers the extravagant Continental concept. (Photo: Ford Motor Company) |
An interior fit for royalty deserves a team of Lipizzaners up front; therefore Lincoln has included the Continental with the modern day equivalent. Nothing less than six liters of V12 muscle powers the rear wheels, producing 414-hp available at 6,000 rpm and an equally robust 413 lb-ft of torque maximized at 5,270 rpm. A six-speed automatic transmission no doubt gets pulled from the Jaguar parts bin, a handy resource Lincoln previously made use of in engineering its LS.
Larger than life 22-inch polished aluminum wheels riding on Continental tires, P275/45R22 in the front and P295/40R22 in the rear, deliver an amply large contact patch to assist the sophisticated multi-link 4-wheel independent suspension do its job. It includes driver-selectable electronic damping for personalized optimization of ride and handling, the latter benefiting from a variable assist, speed-sensitive 4-wheel steering system.