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Lincoln MKS
Lincoln MKS | ||
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Lincoln | ||
Production | 2009-Present | |
Class | Full-size Luxury Sedan | |
Body Style | 4-Door Sedan | |
Length | 204.1 Inches (5184 mm) | |
Width | 75.5 Inches (1928 mm) | |
Height | 57.0 Inches (1565 mm) | |
Wheelbase | 114.4 Inches (2868 mm) | |
Weight | 4,151 LBS (3.7L FWD) 4,305 LBS (3.7L AWD) 4,305 LBS (3.5L EcoBoost AWD) | |
Transmission | 6-speed 6F50 automatic with SelectShift 6-speed 6F55 automatic with SelectShift | |
Engine | 3.7L Cyclone V6 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | |
Power | 272 HP 265 FT-LBS Torque 355 HP 350 FT-LBS Torque | |
Similar | Ford Taurus Volvo S80 Ford Flex Lincoln MKT | |
Designer | J. Mays |
The Lincoln MKS is luxury sedan manufactured by Lincoln<ref>Template:Citation/core{{#if:2007|}}</ref>. It is based on the MKS concept car which was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show.
The 2008 Lincoln MKS was unveiled on the internet on November 14, 2007 prior to its 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show debut. [1][2][3]
The MKS continues the new Lincoln naming convention for future models, including the new 2006 crossover SUV Lincoln MKX and the mid-size car 2007 Lincoln MKZ which replaced the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. By this naming scheme, new vehicles will be designated with alphanumeric names rather than more traditional names like "Zephyr" and "Continental". This is part of a new Lincoln strategy to give its vehicles alphanumeric monikers, in much the same way as some other luxury automakers do, to get people to refer to the cars as Lincolns, rather as just "Continentals" or "Navigators".
However, Lincoln's stablemates Ford and Mercury have recently abandoned their conventions of naming their cars with names beginning with F and M respectively due to potential customer confusion between similar sounding names, and no longer use any naming conventions. It is unknown whether Lincoln will drop it's new naming convention in argue of traditional names, but by Ford's logic, as consumers are much more likely to be confused with Lincoln's models of MKS, MKR, MKX and MKZ, compared to Mercury's models for Mercury Montego, Mercury Mariner, and Mercury Milan, it is unsure whether Lincoln will keep that naming convention.
Recent Changes
- For the 2010 model year, the Lincoln MKS received mechanical and cosmetic updates. Changes to the drivetrain are the most important, with the introduction of the 3.5 litre direct-injected twin-turbo "EcoBoost" V6, only available with AWD. On the cosmetic side, all models receive a new three-gauge instrument cluster while the EcoBoost models are available with an "EcoBoost Appearance Package".
Trim Levels and Major Options
The 2010 Lincoln MKS is available in three different versions. The line-up begins at 40,870$ with the 3.7L V6 version with front-wheel drive and the six-speed automatic with manual shift mode, then continues at 42,760$ with the all-wheel drive declination of the same powertrain, and is topped by the 47,760$ 3.5L EcoBoost V6 exclusively mated to all-wheel drive and a reinforced six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.
Several option packages are available:
-Premium Wood Door-Trim Package: adds premium interior wood accents in genuine olive ash or fine line ebony on all four doors.
-EcoBoost Appearance Package: only available with the 3.5L engine, it adds sports accents to the exterior with body-coloured spoilers and side skirts as well as 20-inch chrome wheels, and to the interior with an exclusive upholstery and finishing touches.
-Navigation Package: adds class-leading Voice-Activated Navigation System with integrated SIRIUS Travel Link™, class-exclusive THX® II Certified 5.1 Surround Audio System and rear view camera.
-Ultimate Package: builds on the Navigation Package and adds a dual-panel moonroof, 19-inch premium painted cast aluminum wheels, exclusive upholstery with embroidered Lincoln Star logo on the front head restraint.
Pricing
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3.7L V6 FWD |
3.7L V6 AWD |
3.5L EcoBoost V6 AWD |
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$40,870 |
$42,760 |
$47,760 |
Gas Mileage
MKS Trims |
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3.7L V6 FWD |
3.7L V6 AWD |
3.5L EcoBoost V6 AWD |
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Fuel Economy |
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17 City |
16 City |
17 City |
Reliability
Bumper-to-bumper: 4 years in service / 50,000 miles driven Safety Restraint System: 5 years in service / 60,000 miles driven Powertrain: 6 years in service / 70,000 miles driven Corrosion - perforation only: 5 years in service / Unlimited mileage
Safety
Frontal rating:
Driver: ***** (maximum rating)
Passenger: ***** (maximum rating)
Side rating:
Front seat: ***** (maximum rating)
Rear seat: ***** (maximum rating)
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Colors
The 2010 Lincoln MKS is available in 9 colours:
-Cinnamon
-Red Candy Clearcoat Metallic Tint
-White Platinum Tri-Coat Clearcoat
-Tuxedo Black Metallic
-Ingot Silver Metallic
-Steel Blue Metallic
-Gold Leaf Metallic
-Atlantis Green Metallic
-White Suede
In terms of interior atmospheres, the Lincoln MKS is available in three sets:
-Light Camel
-Charcoal Black
-Cashmere
The EcoBoost Appearance Package available on 3.5L EcoBoost V6-equipped vehicles can be ordered either in Charcoal Black or Charcoal Black/Sienna interior combination.
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Unique Attributes
The MKS is essentially a new midsize-to-large flagship sedan for Lincoln, replacing previous vehicles in that segment, as part of Lincoln's overall vehicle replacement strategy. The smaller 2006 Lincoln Zephyr (and its 2007 replacement the Lincoln MKZ are considered to be the replacement for the V6 version of the LS, while the larger MKS sedan is intended to appeal to consumers who would have chosen the more powerful and upscale V-8-powered LS. The MKS, code named D385, is based on the full-size Ford D3 platform, which is based on the Volvo platform acquired after Ford Motor Company purchased Volvo division in 1999. This platform underpins the outgoing Volvo S80 and is utilized in the 2008 and newer Mercury Sable, the Ford Taurus, and the Ford Taurus X
The concept car uses the 4.4L Ford Yamaha V8 engine. The production version of the MKS will also offer a brand new 3.7L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This V6 is exclusive to the Lincoln brand.<ref>{{#if:
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}}.</ref> There are also rumors that the TwinForce (twin turbo) 3.5L V6 with 400hp would also be offered. The MKS has FWD with optional AWD and twenty-inch wheels.
Visible in the picture above is Lincoln's new adaptation of the hallmark waterfall grille with Lincoln diamond making up the center of the grille.
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Ford | Mercury | Lincoln | Mazda | Edsel | Continental | Merkur Current Models: Town Car · Navigator · MKZ · MKX · MKS · MKT Historic Models: Zephyr · Blackwood · LS · Versailles · Continental · Premiere · Cosmopolitan · Mark series · Mark LT · Lido Concept Cars: MKR · MKS · Futura · Mk9/Mark X · Navicross · L2K · Fifty-X · Continental Concept · Mark 9 · MKT Concept · C Concept · Machete Concept One-Offs: Lincoln-Mercury · Continental · Continental Mark II · SYNC · MyLincoln Touch | ||
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