The Lincoln MKZ, initially called the Lincoln Zephyr, is a mid-size, entry-level sports car from the Lincoln analysis of the Ford Motor Company. Lincoln active the Zephyr name in the abatement of 2005 as a platform-mate for the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan; the cartage were based on the CD3 platform, which was acquired from the Mazda 6. The Zephyr's sole powertrain was a 3.0 L DOHC Duratec V6 akin to an Aisin 6-speed automated transmission; identical to the V6 powertrain that was alternative in the Fusion and Milan. Visually, the Zephyr could be calmly acclaimed from its Ford and Mercury ancestors acknowledgment to altered fascias and added stylistic elements, but as abundant as 35% of its anatomy panels were aggregate with the added cars. However, the autogenous is absolutely altered to the Lincoln, and this, forth with altered accessories packaging, helped differentiate the brands. Reflecting its entry-level affluence position, the 2006 Zephyr started at a abject MSRP of $29,995 USD, alignment up to $35,575 USD back absolutely optioned.
The Westfield XI or Westfield Eleven is a British sports car and kit car based on the Lotus Eleven. In 1982 Westfield Sportscars, responding to the popularity of the original Lotus XI, started production of a replica with a fiberglass body available as either a finished car or kit car. Initially called the Westfield Sports, the factory-finished cars were usually fitted with an uprated 1,275 cc (77.8 cu in) BMC A-Series engine, although some factory cars were fitted with Ford Kents. The majority of Westfield XIs are sold as self-build kits without engines and designed to accept the 1275cc A-series from a donor MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite. Owners have fitted a variety of engines, including Coventry Climaxes, Lotus twin-cams and Alfa Romeo engines, although engine fitment is limited by the small size of the engine bay. The kit is designed to utilise other components from a donor Sprite or Midget: the rear axle (modified by Westfield), gearbox, driveshaft, front upright/brake assembl...
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