Lincoln Z

Lincoln Z
Lincoln Z
Overview
Manufacturer	Lincoln
Also called	Lincoln Zephyr (English name) ; Lincoln Z (Chinese name)
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Chongqing (Changan Ford)
Designer	Daniel Prochilo
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car / Full-size car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse FF layout
Platform	Ford C2
Related	Ford Mondeo; Ford Mondeo Sport;
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline:; 2.0 L EcoBoost CAF488WQC turbo I4; Gasoline hybrid:; 2.0 L CAF484WQH1 turbo I4;
Power output	243 hp (181 kW; 246 PS)
Transmission	8-speed automatic; HF55 eCVT (hybrid);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,930 mm (115 in)
Length	4,982 mm (196.1 in)
Width	1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height	1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Curb weight	2,054 kg (4,528 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lincoln MKZ (China); Lincoln Continental (China)

The Lincoln Z, previously known as the Lincoln Zephyr, is a mid-size luxury sedan produced since 2022 by Changan Ford, a joint venture between Chinese automaker Changan Automobile and American automaker Ford Motor Company, and sold by Lincoln Motor Company, a subsidiary of Ford.

Overview

On April 21, 2021 at Auto Shanghai, Lincoln revealed the Zephyr Reflection Concept, which previewed an upcoming China-built vehicle designed to replace both the discontinued North American Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln Continental that were previously imported to the Chinese market. The production Chinese Lincoln Zephyr was revealed on November 19, 2021 at Auto Guangzhou.

The Lincoln Zephyr went on sale in China as the Lincoln Z in March 2022.

Specifications

The Lincoln Z is powered by Changan Ford's CAF488WQC 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, with an output of 243 hp (181 kW; 246 PS) and 376 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) of torque, giving the car a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). The Z uses an 8-speed automatic transmission. Unlike other large discontinued Lincolns and Ford sedan in North America that were all-wheel drive, the Chinese-made Lincoln sedan powertrain wheels only available in front-wheel drive.

Early in 2024, the engine of the 2024MY Lincoln Z was upgraded to CAF484WQC1 to improve the vehicle's efficiency, and the Lincoln Z hybrid version equipped with the CAF484WQH1 engine and HF55 hybrid transmission were introduced.