2012 Lincoln MKS

Basic Specs

Base Price $41,500
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4127
City (MPG) 17
Hwy (MPG) 25
Horsepower 274@6250
Torque (lb-ft) 270@4250
Wheelbase 112.9
Length (in.) 204.1
Width (in.) 75.9
Height (in.) 61.6

The Lincoln MKS is the American automaker's latest entrant into the large luxury car market. An all new vehicle starting back with the 2009 model year, the MKS is based closely on the MKS concept car, with some more aggressive design elements filtering in from the dramatic MKR concept.

Since its introduction the MKS has already seen an important update that added Ford 's highly-touted 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine to the option sheet, among other changes. The new EcoBoost engine gives the MKS 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, a sizable bump from the stock and naturally aspirated 3.7-liter V6 that provides 82 fewer horsepower.

The EcoBoost drivetrain includes all-wheel drive, and obtains 17 city, 25 highway miles per gallon.

Also new for 2011 is HD Radio when the navigation system is ticked off the option list, along with an expansion of Sync features to include Traffic, Directions and information.

The MKS is built on the same basic D3 architecture as the new Ford Taurus , which was in turn derived from a Volvo platform. The overall look is meant to draw on design elements from vehicles as old as the 1941 Lincoln Zephyr, without looking retro.

Ford's management reportedly decided to make changes to the design of the MKS based on positive feedback following the debut of the MKR. Compared to the MKS concept, the taillights appear to have become slightly taller and narrower. The headlights end at a less sharp point than on the concept, but remain true to the design language set out by the show car. Faced with aggressive styling from the likes of Cadillac , this was probably a wise decision.

Base power comes from a 3.7-liter engine V6 that delivers 273 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Both engines come with a six-speed automatic transmission. This engine can be had in either front-wheel drive, or AWD, with mileage ranging from 17 city, 24 highway, to 16 city, 23 highway with AWD.

Pricing for Lincoln MKS starts at less than $38,000.

"We're playing to win with the Lincoln MKS. We will do so by offering confident, understated, respectful luxury -- not something that will go out of fashion in a year or two," said Mike Richards, Lincoln General Marketing Manager.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Sedan
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Luxury
    • Weight: 4127 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 204.1 in.
    • Width: 75.9 in.
    • Height: 61.6 in.
    • Wheelbase: 112.9 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 64.9 in.
    • Rear Track: 65.1 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 105.8 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 18.7 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.9 in.
    • Head Room: 39.7 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 58.6 in.
    • Hip Room: 55.3 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 38.6 in.
    • Head Room: 38.5 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 57.4 in.
    • Hip Room: 55.3 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.7L V6
    • Power: 274 hp @ 6250 rpm
    • Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 25 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 17 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P235/55HR18
    • Rear: 18" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P235/55HR18
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 1000 lbs
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      • Universal Garage Door Opener
      • Ambient Lighting
      • Bridge of Weir Leather-Trimmed Seats
      • Leather-Wrapped Shifter Knob w/ Chrome Surround
      • Assist Handles - two front and two rear located in rear headliner
      • Courtesy lamps (front dome lamp w/ map lights, rear sear reading lamps)
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      • Perforated Leather-Trimmed Heated and Cooled Front Seats
      • Climate - Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
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      • Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filter
      • Split Wing Grille
      • Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips
      • Door handles - Body color handles with chrome inserts
      • Moldings - Stainless steel insert in lower door molding, roof and side window surround Safety:
      • AdvanceTrace Electronic Stability Control
      • Personal Safety System
      • Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Chile-Safety Seats (LATCH) System.

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