| Lincoln Zephyr | |
| Manufacturer: | Lincoln |
| Aka: | Lincoln Zephyr (concept/pre-production name) |
| Production: | 2022–present |
| Assembly: | China: Chongqing (Changan Ford) |
| Class: | Executive car (E) |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Related: | Ford Mondeo Sport Ford Mondeo |
| Platform: | Ford C2[1] |
| Layout: | Transverse FF layout |
| Engine: | 2.0L EcoBoost CAF488WQC turbocharged I4 |
| Powerout: | 181 kW (243 hp; 246 PS) |
| Transmission: | 8-speed automatic |
| Predecessor: | Lincoln MKZ (China) Lincoln Continental (China) |
| Designer: | Daniel Prochilo[2] |
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.
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.[3] The production Chinese Lincoln Zephyr was revealed on November 19, 2021 at Auto Guangzhou.[4] [5] [6]
The Lincoln Zephyr went on sale in China as the Lincoln Z in March 2022.[7]
The Lincoln Z is powered by Changan Ford's CAF488WQC 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, with an output of and of torque, giving the car a top speed of . The Z uses an 8-speed automatic transmission and is front-wheel drive.[5] [8]
| Calendar year | China[9] |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,062 |
| 2023 | 13,839 |