The Lincoln Zephyr is a Chinese

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sedan produced since 2022 by

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, a joint venture between Chinese automaker

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, and sold by

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, a subsidiary of Ford.

Overview

On April 21, 2021 at Auto Shanghai, Lincoln revealed the Zephyr Reflection Concept, which previewed an upcoming China-built vehicle designed to replace both the discontinued North American

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and

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that were previously imported to Chinese market. The production Chinese Lincoln Zephyr was revealed on November 19, 2021 at

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. The Lincoln Zephyr went on sale in China in March 2022.

Specifications

The Chinese Lincoln Zephyr is powered by Changan Ford's ''CAF488WQC'' 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, with an output of and of torque, giving the car a top speed of . The Zephyr uses an 8-speed

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and is

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References

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