Lincoln RWD flagship rumours resurface

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Lincoln’s long-rumored rear-wheel drive flagship is back in the headlines. The latest report involving the Lincoln range-topper suggests the sedan will be part of the brand’s ambitious plan to take on the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Lexus.

According to “two independent sources”, Lincoln is seriously considering the development of a new rear-wheel drive sedan that would rival vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS. Such a project has been kicked around at Ford before, but the automaker’s improved financial outlook has reportedly given the project new legs.

Although we’d welcome such a project with open arms, we’re taking the latest report with a grain of salt. Ford Inside News describes the rear-wheel drive Lincoln as the “pinnacle of Ford’s technology prowess”, but then suggests the sedan could be based off the Mustang’s platform. While the Mustang certainly is an excellent car in its own right, we’d hardly call its live rear axle the “pinnacle of Ford’s technology prowess”.

If Lincoln’s rear-wheel drive initiative ever does come to fruition, it won’t likely be until the end of the decade.

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I wonder if FoA have had any involvement in this (if indeed the 'rumour' has some truth to it). We know there are Mustang mules getting about with CB IRS and forged alloy double wishbone front suspension, and that Interceptor concept of a few years ago had IRS as well - with alloy control arms. Could make the next announcement from FoA rather interesting.