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Lincoln MKZ I 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Lincoln MKZ:
The Lincoln MKZ is a mid-size luxury, four-door, five-passenger, front- or all-wheel drive sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand across two generations in North America and China. Along with its badge engineered variants, the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, the MKZ was available with either gasoline or gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains.
The first generation was styled under Chief Designer Darrell Behmer and marketed for model year 2006 as the Lincoln Zephyr — and from model year 2007 on as the MKZ — with a mid-cycle refresh for MY 2010. The MKZ Hybrid, Lincoln's first, was introduced for MY 2011. The second generation MKZ was marketed for MY 2013–2020 in gasoline and hybrid configurations, with a mid-cycle refresh for MY 2017....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Lincoln MKZ (I). With 337 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1666 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8 s). The top speed reaches 204 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lincoln MKZ I was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it received strong safety ratings from US agencies like NHTSA (5-star frontal/side impact) and IIHS (Good in most tests).
3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers identical robust power and smooth acceleration as the FWD variant, with added traction benefits from the All-Wheel Drive system.
Fuel Economy
Slightly higher fuel consumption compared to the FWD model, which is expected due to the AWD system's added weight and drivetrain losses.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- • Strong and smooth V6 engine performance
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its class
- • Good value on the used car market
- • Available All-Wheel Drive for enhanced traction
Cons:
- • Interior materials could feel less premium than some rivals
- • Fuel economy is average for a V6 sedan
- • Handling is more comfort-oriented than sporty
- • Technology features were somewhat dated by the end of its production run
- • Exterior styling is conservative
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | MKZ |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 263 Hp @ 6250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 337 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Cyclone |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, i-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6700 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 204 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.3 kg/Hp, 157.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 202.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1666 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 447 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4839 mm mm |
| Width: | 1834 mm mm |
| Height: | 1453 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2728 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1557 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.19 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/50 R17 V |
| Wheel rims size | 8.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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