Lincoln MKS

2009-01-04T03:12:40Z

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| Production
| 2009-Present
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| Class
| Large Luxury [[Sedan]]
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| Body Style
| 4-Door Sedan
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| Length
| 204.1 Inches
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| 75.5 Inches
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| 57.0 Inches
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| Wheelbase
| 114.4 Inches
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| Weight
| 3,900 LBS
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| Transmission
| 6-Speed Automatic, RWD
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| Engine
| 3.7L Twin Turbo [[V6]]
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| Power
| 272 [[HP]] <br> 265 FT-LBS Torque
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| Similar
| [[Mercury Sable]] <br> [[Ford Taurus]] <br> [[Volvo S80]] <br> [[Ford Flex]]
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| Designer
| J. Mays
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The '''Lincoln MKS''' is luxury sedan manufactured by [[Lincoln]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=24002|title=Ford Confirms New Shelby GT and Lincoln MKS Sedan|work=Ford press release|accessdate=August 10|accessyear=2007}}</ref>. It is based on the [[Lincoln MKS Concept|MKS concept car]] which was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show.

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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060724/AUTO01/607240320/1148|title=What's in a name?|work=[[Detroit News]]|accessdate=July 24|accessyear=2006}}</ref> By this naming scheme, new vehicles will be designated with alphanumeric names rather than more traditional names like "[[Lincoln Zephyr|Zephyr]]" and "[[Lincoln Continental|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 likely Lincoln will drop this naming scheme.

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===Recent Changes===
* The 2008 Lincoln MKS was unveiled on the internet on November 14, 2007 prior to its 2007 [[Los Angeles Auto Show]] debut. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/11/la-show-2009-lincoln-mks.html][http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/14/la-2007-2009-lincoln-mks-brings-new-look-to-american-luxury/][http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/2009-lincoln-mks-flagship-debuts-in-la/]

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===Styles and Major Options===
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===Pricing===
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$39,855
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===Gas Mileage===

As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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===Reliability===
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==Hybrid Models==
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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>{{cite journal|title=Lincoln to get exclusive 3.7L V6|journal=<<Trend>> News Agency|url=http://www.trend.az/?mod=shownews&news=30662&lang=en|date=October 31, 2006}}</ref> There are also rumors that the TwinForce (twin turbo) 3.5L V6 with 400hp would also be offered. The MKS has [[front wheel drive|FWD]] with optional [[all wheel drive|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.

==Resale Values==
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==See also==
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==External Links==
*[http://www.lincoln.com/mks/home.asp Official Lincoln MKS Homepage]

'''''News & References'''''
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071114.002/lincoln-mks-ready-for-la-debut Lincoln MKS Ready for LA Debut (with video)]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/14/la-2007-the-marvelous-2009-lincoln-mks-revealed-live-video/ The MKS Revealed Live]

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