Lincoln Model L100 is an opulent EV with huge suicide doors and chess piece control input

A stunning flight of fancy and a peek into Lincoln’s budding future, the Model L100 Concept car is unlike anything I’ve seen this year. A wildly crafty electric concept car inspired by the brand’s very first luxury sedan, the 1922 Model L, it is fit for a sci-fi movie debut to be precise. The “100” in the namesake marks the 100th anniversary of the brand, and what a time to debut such an eye-popping creation.

According to Joy Falotico, president, Lincoln; “With the Model L100 Concept, we reimagine what the Lincoln sanctuary can look like for our clients of tomorrow and take a big step toward our next chapter.” And I totally agree, as it’s been deemed a featured marque of the ongoing Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey.

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The door on the autonomous damsel spread like a ladybug’s wings, and describing it already traverses me to a wonderland. Highly tailored for aerodynamic efficiency, this Lincoln concept is made to be larger than life, literally. The integrated headlamps take a U-shape following the circumference of the glass hood and the elongated roofline fuses into the rear. The upper backend of the car lifts entirely along with the doors which creates a never-before-seen luxury space on a concept. And yes, how could I forget to mention the jewel-inspired chess piece controller (for a steering wheel) that according to Lincoln “captures light and depth by redefining the vehicle controls inside the cabin.” Since the four-wheeler will be mostly autonomous, the owner won’t need much of the fancy yoke.

The interiors are as luxurious and future-forward as they could get. There are vegan-free inserts, soft white seats complemented by recycled suede, a digital floor and a canopy projecting animated scenes on the floor and ceiling.  The front row seats flip over to face the rear passengers for a social-centric lounging experience. The maker likes to refer to this one as an opulent “personal sanctuary” cabin.

Model L100 is not just about hypnotic looks on the outside as well as inside, as it comes with a next-generation battery cell and packs technology for advanced electric performance. Although Lincoln doesn’t detail the exact specifications of the electric drivetrain, I assume it’s going to be powerful and energy efficient.

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Ford’s Lincoln Motor and Rivian to Work on an All Electric SUV

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Ford’s luxury brand Lincoln Motor Company is working with Rivian to launch an all-electric vehicle. Lincoln and Rivian will work on a battery operated vehicle that’s part of Ford’s grand plan tho conquer the EV market. With that in mind, Ford had already invested $500 million in Rivian. It is now becoming clear why Ford chose to invest in Rivian. 

Lincoln is Ford’s premium brand that previously had unveiled two plug-in hybrid vehicles. The vehicles, named Aviator and Corsair Grand Touring, were announced at the LA Auto Show last November. These vehicles were hybrid, and were not completely electric in nature. Lincoln’s new battery operated electric vehicle will be based on Rivian’s flexible skateboard platform.The idea is to slowly move toward a situation where the company will solely focus on electric vehicles. 

Lincoln’s new vehicle will have several impressive features:

  • The vehicle will boast of zero emissions, making the air clean and pure
  • The offers effortless performance, giving urban dwellers the chance to own a premium electric vehicle that also runs quickly and smoothly
  • It offers intuitive technology, which enhances customer experience

What could the mystery electric vehicle be?

So far, Lincoln’s strategy has worked quite well. Its hybrid vehicles were received warmly. Its decision to work with Rivian is a smart one as it ill n ow have access to both technical know-how and manufacturing infrastructure. If we consider Rivian’s and Lincoln’s past strategies, the mystery vehicle is likely to be an SUV. The luxury EV may completely change the way people travel, and help in reducing carbon emissions. This may also prove to be Ford’s second coming. 

Could this be Ford’s last chance at market success?

Ford has recently suffered heavy losses due to a stagnation in car sales. Car sales across the world have fallen down due to increased awareness about carbon emissions, and a gradual fading away of the idea of cars being status symbols. By making electric vehicles fashionable and premium again, Ford has a smart play in its hands. As it is, it has already invested in Rivian, and Lincoln is its own premium brand. Any vehicle resulting from Lincoln and Rivian will directly help Ford to boost its bottomline figures and make its investors happy. 

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