Car enthusiasts online have been treated to a recent influx of renderings envisioning the return of classic American luxury sedans. Among these digital creations is a design for a potential 2026 Lincoln Continental, created by artist vburlapp. It’s crucial to remember, however, that this design remains firmly of speculation, and doesn’t represent any official confirmation from Lincoln itself.
While the rendering incorporates the brand’s logo, the car’s aesthetic departs somewhat from the design language traditionally associated with Lincoln. One could argue that with a few modifications, the rendering could be reinterpreted as a concept for a different luxury marque entirely.
Unlike the internet sensation caused by a Mansory-tuned Rolls-Royce Phantom with over 200,000 likes, a different kind of luxury car garnered a more modest online reception. A conceptual, low-riding Lincoln Continental piqued some interest, collecting a few hundred digital appreciations and polite comments like “nice” and “beautiful.”
Lincoln’s current focus in the US market appears to be firmly on SUVs and crossovers. Their lineup boasts options for various budgets, with the Corsair starting at $39,385, the Nautilus priced at $51,570, the Aviator at a minimum of $58,880, and the soon-to-be-facelifted Navigator coming in at $83,265.
The Continental, on the other hand, met its demise nearly four years ago. The tenth and final generation rolled off the production line at the Flat Rock, Michigan factory, with the stunning Coach Door Edition serving as a fitting farewell.
Under the hood, a variety of V6 engines paired with a six-speed automatic transmission provided the power, while the car itself was built on Ford’s CD4 platform. This platform served as the foundation for a range of mid-size and full-size automobiles, including the Ford Fusion/Mondeo, Edge, Galaxy, S-Max, China’s Taurus, and Lincoln’s MKZ and MKX models.
