Lynk & Co has unveiled its first Gran Turismo concept car, named Time to Shine, at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, marking the brand's entry into the high-performance GT segment as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The two-door concept adopts wide-body GT proportions, measuring 4,780 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width, and 1,330 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. The low-profile architecture is designed to support aerodynamic performance and high-speed stability while maintaining a 2+2 cabin layout.
Inside the vehicle, Lynk & Co integrates Textreme 360 carbon fibre behind the seats, using hand-inlaid composite surfaces as part of the interior structure and finish. The concept combines lightweight composite materials with performance-oriented interior packaging and driver-focused cockpit architecture.
The vehicle also incorporates deployable aerodynamic systems linked to a dedicated performance mode. When activated, the suspension lowers by 15 mm while front and rear aerodynamic elements extend, increasing overall vehicle length by 100 mm. A deployable rear wing is also integrated to improve airflow management and downforce at higher speeds.
Lynk & Co stated that the rear-wheel-drive concept is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in approximately 2 seconds. The platform also integrates AI-supported vehicle motion control and track-oriented chassis systems developed through the company's motorsport programme.
The concept was developed jointly by Lynk & Co's European and Chinese design teams, reflecting the company's broader performance vehicle strategy. The use of carbon fibre composite materials within the concept highlights continued integration of lightweight structural and decorative composites in high-performance automotive interior and aerodynamic systems.
