2017 Lincoln MKZ gets a bit of an MCE

crysalis_01 · 11-19-2015, 03:38 AM

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11-18-15

The engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, based on the current 2.7-liter that serves across the Ford and Lincoln lineup. With 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, it's the most powerful Lincoln ever. That big number will only be available in all-wheel-drive versions of the MKZ. With front-wheel drive the engine will be detuned to an estimated 350 horsepower to retain some level of driving refinement. A further option on the AWD model will be the Driver's Pack, which adds the same torque-vectoring rear differential as on the forthcoming Focus RS. With the promise of rear-wheel-drive handling characteristics, the MKZ could be the most fun-to-drive Lincoln ever. In addition to the V6, a 245-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo four, and a hybrid model will be available.

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/18/2...#slide-3708284

http://www.lincoln.com/2017-mkz#gallery-1

Denis · 11-19-2015, 05:32 AM

the 400hp number sounds cool. but the overall look of the car is pretty blah for me.

huggercamaro21 · 11-19-2015, 07:50 AM

In other words, fords are ugly, so they are designing Aston Martins and Jags lol.

shaffe · 11-19-2015, 07:52 AM

Glad to see Ford is really trying to differentiate Lincoln from it's Ford siblings.

c5Legend · 11-19-2015, 01:06 PM

Does Lincoln and Jaguar have the same design team or something?

crysalis_01 · 11-19-2015, 01:57 PM

Lincoln has never exactly been a pillar of original design throughout any of their entire history.

"According to Motor City legend, Iacocca created the Mark III by directing a designer to "take the Thunderbird and put a Rolls-Royce grille on it."
http://fortune.com/2012/10/23/lee-ia...ts-and-misses/

I guess if it moves product it can't really be faulted. Better to have a good derivative design than a bad original design.

11-19-2015, 03:38 AM	#1
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	2017 Lincoln MKZ gets a bit of an MCE AutoBlog 11-18-15 The engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, based on the current 2.7-liter that serves across the Ford and Lincoln lineup. With 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, it's the most powerful Lincoln ever. That big number will only be available in all-wheel-drive versions of the MKZ. With front-wheel drive the engine will be detuned to an estimated 350 horsepower to retain some level of driving refinement. A further option on the AWD model will be the Driver's Pack, which adds the same torque-vectoring rear differential as on the forthcoming Focus RS. With the promise of rear-wheel-drive handling characteristics, the MKZ could be the most fun-to-drive Lincoln ever. In addition to the V6, a 245-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo four, and a hybrid model will be available. http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/18/2...#slide-3708284 http://www.lincoln.com/2017-mkz#gallery-1 __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

11-19-2015, 05:32 AM	#2
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	the 400hp number sounds cool. but the overall look of the car is pretty blah for me. __________________

11-19-2015, 01:06 PM	#5
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	Does Lincoln and Jaguar have the same design team or something? __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

11-19-2015, 01:57 PM	#6
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	Lincoln has never exactly been a pillar of original design throughout any of their entire history. "According to Motor City legend, Iacocca created the Mark III by directing a designer to "take the Thunderbird and put a Rolls-Royce grille on it." http://fortune.com/2012/10/23/lee-ia...ts-and-misses/ I guess if it moves product it can't really be faulted. Better to have a good derivative design than a bad original design. __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

11-19-2015, 07:50 AM	#3
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	In other words, fords are ugly, so they are designing Aston Martins and Jags lol.

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