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Lincoln MKZ I (facelift 2010) 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 (facelift 2010) Overview:
Lincoln MKZ (I (facelift 2010)). With 338 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1722 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 7.4 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.
3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With AWD, this V6 variant offers improved traction and slightly quicker acceleration, enhancing confidence and control in varied driving conditions without sacrificing much power.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is higher than the FWD V6, a reasonable trade-off for the added grip and stability provided by the all-wheel-drive system, especially in adverse weather.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- • Available efficient hybrid powertrain
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Refined V6 engine performance
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Handling is more comfort-oriented than sporty
- • Fuel economy of non-hybrid V6 models is average
- • Lack of Euro NCAP testing (though good US ratings)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2006 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | MKZ |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2010) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| 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: | 338 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Cyclone [Same engine] More details about the engine 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: | 10.5 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: | 6750 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 204 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.5 kg/Hp, 152.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1722 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 467 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4821 mm mm [18mm less] |
| Width: | 1834 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm [8mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2728 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1557 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1549 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SelectShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/50 R17V |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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