2013 Ford Fusion Futura coupe—An
even sleeker next-generation Fusion, this 2-door coupe revives the
Futura nameplate. Available in all the same trim and powertrain versions
as the sedan, the Futura boasts an interior with four bucket seats and a
full length console. Also available in an identical looking 3-door
hatchback version.
2013 Lincoln MKZ Glassroof sedan—My
attempt to "productionize" the MKZ concept. I changed the greenhouse to
a 4-window instead of the concept's 6-windows. I lengthened the trunk
and rendered the glass a bit flatter so the section over the front seats
can slide back over the rear window, a la Porsche's Targa model these
days. I resculpted the trunk and rear fenders to square them up a bit.
Still an oddly proportioned car, but I think that might be a good thing.
I've always thought that if a design is universally loved at first
sight, it's too comfortable, too familiar. The cabin-centric shape of
this new Lincoln just might be the next big thing in fully contemporary
vehicles.
