Lincoln Cars News

Based on Ford’s global small car platform Lincoln C Concept was revealed at the autoshow in Detroit. It was viewed mostly like as technology concept rather than a production concept due to its promotion of integrated Microsoft SYNC system also used in modern FoMoCo vehicles.

With the help of SYNC system in the C Concept the drivers are able to interact with a computer personality by voice and make the computer perform the tasks required. Thus, you can schedule your day by adding meetings to an address book, making calls or get help with navigation instructions. OnStar of General Motors also have this SYNC system only performing the tasks by itself, not a person on the line.

It’s still impressive nevertheless how this futuristic SYNC system can surf the internet for you, and find the information you need and even read them for you while you drive.

The other “ingredients” of C Concept include a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that gives 180 hp and 180 ft-lbs of torque, providing you 43 miles per gallon on the highway. It comprises a dual-clutch system of the transmission that is operated by paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

“Lincoln C demonstrates that a higher degree of engine downsizing as the key to fuel economy improvement, paired with the right technologies, can deliver optimum horsepower, torque and drive-away capability,” said Andreas Schamel, a chief engine engineer with Ford’s Powertrain Research Laboratory. “Plus, when combined with the PowerShift six-speed transmission, the impossible equation becomes perfectly possible: lower fuel consumption, increased power and smoother, more fun-to-drive performance.”

A central-injector direct injection system also provides improved fuel-air mixture preparation, which further helps to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.

“We know that a central injection system is a prerequisite for future global fuel economy upgrades such as stratified lean operation, homogeneous charge compression ignition or HCCI, and premium injection system technology if the market demands,” said Martin Wirth, a Ford Direct Injection Gasoline Systems and Combustion technical specialist. “It’s a value solution that gives us the ability to answer market trends quickly and provide broad market coverage, a key component of the EcoBoost strategy to deliver an affordable, fuel-efficient engine technology at high volumes.”

Another part of sophisticated fuel-saving powertrain technologies of the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is Assisted Direct Start, an exclusive feature which helps to get additional 3 percent gain in fuel efficiency.

How it works? Assisted Direct Start automatically shuts down the engine in idle state and automatically makes the engine work when brake pedal being released or gas pedal activated, which certainly improves the fuel economy omitting at least idle fuel consumption.

It’s also amazing how electronic control unit immediately synchronizes the engine’s systems for restart when the vehicle stops. After the brake pedal released or gas pedal engaged a short starter engagement triggers initiate the combustion in the engine which guarantee an immediate vehicle launch. At same time an advanced battery management system is converting the braking energy into electricity and stores to keep electrical systems at work while the engine is not functioning.

That is an absolute treasure for a driver facing the smooth quiet and efficient work of its vehicle!

The Lincoln C concept also features Ford’s dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission which provides an operation of a premium automatic transmission by its easy to use manipulation. Powershift is aso able to reduce fuel consumption up to 9 percent depending on the usage.

“The Lincoln C application of PowerShift helps illustrate the competitive advantage this transmission will offer to Ford in the global small car markets,” said Jack Dorigo, North America Powertrain Planning manager. “It’s a new-to-segment technology that’s an improvement over today’s automatic transmissions in terms of fuel economy while providing customers a more connected feel between the pedal and the vehicle’s acceleration.”

Lincoln C is also a very light “bird” weighing only 2,750 lbs due to the number of light-weighing measures, including the transmission. PowerShift does not require the pound-adding torque converter or planetary gears. For instance, Powershift transmission showcased on the Lincoln C appeared to be 30 pounds lighter than the four-speed automatic transmission featured on today’s Focus.

Generally pointing out the most outstanding driving features of Lincoln C we can underline its shift quality, launch feel and overall drive dynamic which are all facilitated by an expert blend of Ford-exclusive electro-mechanical systems, software features, calibrations and controls.