I'm not so keen on all these numbers. "200EX" sounds like a Nissan trim level or something. And really, I think all the stats should all just say "adequate":
Wheel base: adequate
Curb weight: adequate
Alternator output rating: adequate
Because who really gives a shit about half this stuff?
1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV (2010+ Rolls-Royce Ghost)
Overall Length: 228.1" (212.6)
Width: 79.8" (76.7)
Height: 53.5" (61.0) [Lincoln's a stock chop, baby]
Weight: 5,353 lbs., just one dead golfer away from (5445)
Horsepower/Tq: "Adequate". We shall not speak of malaise-era power numbers. Otherwise I claim a mulligan.
I find it highly unacceptable that the carriage compartment has what looks to be viewable access to the driver compartment. It is a travesty that opulence levels have decreased to the point that I might step out of the portage and be confronted with the workings of this motorized carriage and the work itself.
I guess it had to happen sooner or later, but it's a little sad that the Parthenon-like chrome grille is so toned down. The grille looks like an applique on a regular car rather than the defining feature for the front end. The hood isn't even bevelled to match the corners of the grille anymore. Also, as with the Phantom, the taillights look to be an afterthought.
This isn't a bad looking car at all. However, it doesn't look all that special.
Jeebus fuck. What happened to that nifty little feature that condensed the press release down to a nicely digestible size? Please bring that back before the auto show. That was fucking ridiculous. Some of us are logging on with an iPhone, scrolling that will give you carpal tunnel syndrome.
Manufacturers need to learn that putting more words doesn't get them more press.
They see me rollin
They hatin
Patrolling they tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
My music so loud
I'm swangin
They hopin that they gon catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
I was most impressed by the perforated leather seats for "air cooling" -- because if I were driving this mega expensive beast, I know my ass would be doing some serious sweating.
Sold!
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Wheel base: adequate
Curb weight: adequate
Alternator output rating: adequate
Because who really gives a shit about half this stuff?
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Price? What price?
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1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV (2010+ Rolls-Royce Ghost)
Overall Length: 228.1" (212.6)
Width: 79.8" (76.7)
Height: 53.5" (61.0) [Lincoln's a stock chop, baby]
Weight: 5,353 lbs., just one dead golfer away from (5445)
Horsepower/Tq: "Adequate". We shall not speak of malaise-era power numbers. Otherwise I claim a mulligan.
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I look forward to seeing these parked "nose-in" on city streets a la Isetta/Smart.
And I can already imagine Jezza driving one of these into an elevator at the BBC offices.
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And by "two", I clearly mean "not even one".
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This isn't a bad looking car at all. However, it doesn't look all that special.
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Manufacturers need to learn that putting more words doesn't get them more press.
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Like, I don't think I read a single press release in its entirety.
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They see me rollin
They hatin
Patrolling they tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
My music so loud
I'm swangin
They hopin that they gon catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
Tryin to catch me ridin dirty
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Sold!
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But of course...
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/Proof this isn't a REAL Rolls-Royce.
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I'll take one, please...and a fuel tanker to follow me.
What, no manual transmission? Lame!
/obligatory transmission comment