Filed under: LA Auto Show, Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Lincoln
Spy Shots: 2009 Lincoln MKS spotted filming again
by John Neff on Nov 4th 2007 at 7:01PM 
click above image to view more new pics of the 2009 Lincoln MKS
The 2009 Lincoln MKS will make its official debut at the LA Auto Show in mid-November, but this luxury sedan-turned-Hollywood actor has already been spotted on the set of the new Batman movie in Chicago once before. A sharp-eyed reader, however, has caught the car in the middle of filming again, whether for the movie or for a commercial we don't know, and has graciously shared his snaps with us.
A bit clearer than the last on-set images of the MKS we showed you, these pics reveal in clear detail Lincoln's new big sedan. The design appears extremely clean and sharp. Up front is the split-wing grille that promises to soon become a familiar design cue across the entire Lincoln line. The side of the car is very smooth with an indent near the bottom that's highlighted with a chrome strip. Check out the size of the rear window opening, however, which seems pretty small to us. The rear end, meanwhile, has a look that will take us some time to get used to, but doesn't necessarily detract from what we see as a very slick overall design.
Thanks to Jason A. for the pics!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
john 7:09PM (11/04/2007)
gorgeous...
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Dennis 7:22PM (11/04/2007)
Beautiful car. Looks like TL headlights, Quattroporte taillights, and the side view looks like a GS. But, all in all, its very nice. Can't wait to see the interior. Hope its rear-drive with AWD option and a V8, instead of the FWD V6 only, it replaces!
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joe97 7:33PM (11/04/2007)
Sorry to disappoint, FWD, optional AWD IIRC
500 11:14PM (11/04/2007)
Dennis what FWD, V6 car does this directly replace, exactly? The MKS essentially replaces the LS.
Agreed though, Lincoln doesn't need another FWD V6 "flagship." Even the addition of a V8 towards the end of the Continental's life didn't save it from the scrap heap of history.
Jason 7:27PM (11/04/2007)
I'm the guy who took the shots and I gotta tell you this car looked damn good. I drive a TSX and I'm going to have to shop the MKS when my lease is up. I can't imagine buying a Lincoln but the car looked that good. It's very well proportioned and nicely sculpted. It looks tough in the front, very clean on the sides, and like a Maserati in the rear. Good job Lincoln!
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Noe 3:54PM (11/05/2007)
i can't wait till the movie comes out and i see you in your car with your camera during the film!!! i'll remember you have a tsx just in case i see you in the film
Paul P. 7:33PM (11/04/2007)
I'd love to see one in AWD with the 415hp Twin-Force V6. It would really help Lincoln stand out.
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Paul P. 7:35PM (11/04/2007)
I'd love to see one in AWD with the 415hp Twin-Force V6. It would really help Lincoln stand out.
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joe97 7:52PM (11/04/2007)
Likely the 3.7L V6 would make the cut.
Paul P. 7:36PM (11/04/2007)
I'd love to see one in AWD with the 415hp Twin-Force V6. It would definately be the car Lincoln needs to stand out.
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RLU 7:36PM (11/04/2007)
Jaguar XF..?
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andyb 9:19PM (11/04/2007)
agree, in side profile its very similar, particularly the door shutlines, windows and windows frame, even the chrome trim that thickens on the rear of the rear door
iQuack 7:40PM (11/04/2007)
Looks good: a bit of Lexus, Accord, BMW, Jaguar, and maybe others, but that's not a bad thing. Front and rear are distinctive, so not completely derivative.
Maybe this car will revive the Lincoln brand, Too bad Ford neglected Lincoln to the point of near extinction.
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AMcA 8:19PM (11/04/2007)
No, not derivative at all. You don't quite see it in photos, but there are square, chunky sections in the body that are quite unlike anything out there presently. They give the car an air of solidity that's lacking in lots of modern cars. It's actually quite distinctive, even if the profile looks a bit generic.
darth 8:20PM (11/04/2007)
lets hope ford finally realizes how important it really is to make a descent interior with good material quality
Gm realized it and now the new CTS is getting great reviews
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Bob R. 8:53PM (11/04/2007)
Went to look at a CTS a few days ago... never really a big fan of Caddy but the CTS impressed. The interior of the CTS was AMAZING!!
Jason 9:20PM (11/04/2007)
I have to say the CTS is another car I can't believe I'm adding to my shopping list, but the MKS is definitely better looking. I doubt the interior will be as nice but the MKS was gorgeous.
Bob R. 8:54PM (11/04/2007)
Sorry, that was a reply to darths comment.
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the law 9:16PM (11/04/2007)
saabish
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Jason 9:22PM (11/04/2007)
My wife drives a Saab and I can tell you there is nothing Saabish about this car.