The 2020 Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition: Resurrected Due to Popular Demand

The venerated Lincoln Continental has served as the marque’s flagship luxury sedan for generations. It epitomizes the pinnacle of the automaker’s dedication to excellence with a touch of refined design to complement; the vehicle for the executive who preferred not to be seen in a Cadillac. For 80 years, the Continental has established a distinct standard of elegance among luxury sedans, and now its manufacturer aims to provide the world with a sense of presidential grandeur through the 2020 Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition.

Last year, Lincoln collaborated with Cabot Coach Builders to craft an ode to the Continental’s 80th anniversary, producing 80 units for the 2019 model year. As per Lincoln, all available models were reserved within 48 hours. Featuring an elongated wheelbase and distinctive rear-hinged passenger doors, the car doesn’t just attract attention—it commands it—so the announcement was hardly unexpected.

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If you missed the opportunity to acquire a Coach Door Edition, there’s promising information ahead, as Lincoln has now announced the commencement of orders for the sedan’s second production run.

Beneath the hood, the Coach Door edition shares the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine akin to that in the Reserve or Black Label trims. Generating a synchronous 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels, it possesses sufficient power to accelerate from zero to 60 in 5.5 seconds—an admittedly modest duration but executed with an exceptional degree of sophistication and luxury.

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Primarily, those who opt for the Coach Door Edition of the Continental are not primarily interested in its engine specifications. The main reason customers select one of these exquisite models is to blend contemporary luxury features with the iconic essence of 1960s sophistication, and Lincoln is well aware of this. While the driver has access to customizable driving modes, a heads-up display, and Sync 3 incorporating Apple Car Play or Android Auto, the primary focus lies on the passengers.

Occupants in either of the rear seats (the vehicle accommodates four passengers in total) will discover abundant legroom. In reality, one might describe it as extremely spacious. Lincoln states that its extended wheelbase offers an additional six inches of cabin space, predominantly allocated to the rear seat area.

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Within the center console, two compartments are present, likely intended for mobile devices; cell phones and tablets. Additionally, there is a standard open storage space large enough to accommodate a typical-sized iPhone and features two USB ports for charging, along with a standard 110-watt outlet for a laptop charger.

Passengers also enjoy their personalized climate zone, along with direct control over the vehicle’s exceptional 19-speaker Revel Ultima audio system. Furthermore, to ensure your beverages remain chilled, a removable ice bucket with a circular lid for storage is provided.

Naturally, a luxury vehicle should exude an air of opulence to emphasize one’s social standing. The Continental achieves this by presenting various personalized luxury touches in addition to four striking exterior finishes, each sounding more luxurious than the last: Infinite Black, Pristine White Metallic, Chrome Crystal Blue, and the Monochromatic package—a blend of Infinite Black and Pristine White. Similar to the 2019 models,Potential purchasers are given the option to select an interior design theme from either Chalet or Thoroughbred, with the latter being incompatible with Crystal Blue.

In terms of pricing, the 2020 Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition will have a starting price of $115,470. This represents a $34,000 premium compared to a fully equipped Black Label model, prior to the inclusion of any optional extras, accessories, or destination fees. This time around, Lincoln has stated that it will be accepting reservations from 150 fortunate individuals. Interested parties will have the opportunity to reserve their place in line between Oct. 4 and 31.