Lincoln MK9
| Lincoln MK9 Lincoln Mark X | |
|---|---|
Lincoln MK9 at the Petersen Automotive Museum | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln (Ford) Stola |
| Production | 2001 (MK9) 2004 (Mark X) |
| Designer | Gerry McGovern |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size personal luxury car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé (MK9) 2-door convertible (Mark X) |
The Lincoln MK9 is a two-door concept coupe presented by Lincoln in 2001 at the New York International Auto Show, and was intended to explore the possibility of a new Mark Series model to succeed the discontinued Mark VIII.
The MK9 was built by Italian coachbuilder Stola on a stretched version of Ford’s DEW architecture used in the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird and was built to run and drive. The MK9 is rear-wheel drive, with a V8 engine paired to an automatic transmission, and four wheel independent suspension.
The MK9 was designed under Lincoln design chief Gerry McGovern, with initial drawings by Marek Reichman and Adriana Monk. The design features a waterfall grille with a central Lincoln emblem; two full-length chrome accents on the vehicle's left and right shoulder and chrome accented air vents near the doors on the front fenders. The interior features lacquered wood and leather, dark cherry flooring, white leather headliner and red leather seats.
The MK9 concept introduced a new naming convention for Lincoln, using letter and number combinations. The naming system is similar to that of Mercedes-Benz or BMW, without referencing a vehicle's engine size.
The MK9 was auctioned off by Ford in 2010 and is currently owned by the Bortz Auto Collection.