There’s a reason why the crowds aren’t allowed to touch most concepts and prototypes, let alone take them for a spin. With a few exceptions, these models are created purely for show and lack the painstaking attention to detail under the skin found on production vehicles.
But while a mishap is understandable and perhaps even excusable, it’s also hugely embarrassing -no matter how small it is- when it happens to a vehicle like the Lincoln MKZ Concept with which Ford itself says it’s not only introducing a new car but “essentially a new brand”. Even more so when the incident occurs at the largest auto show in North America…
To make matters worse, Detroit’s Free Press was on hand to film the smoke coming from the MKZ (or at least that’s what it looks like in the video). Hop over the break to watch the clip.
Story References: Detroit Freep via Worldcarfans
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