Lincoln MKS

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Lincoln MKS

Manufacturer:	Ford Motor Company
Production:	2008–
Predecessor:	Lincoln LS
Class:	Full-size luxury sedan
Body style:	4-door sedan
Platform:	FF/AWD D3
Related:	Volvo S80 Volvo XC90 Ford Five Hundred Ford Freestyle Mercury Montego
Similar:	Acura RL Audi A6

The Lincoln MKS is luxury car announced on August 9, 2006 for production in the 2008 model year^[1]. It is based on the MKS concept car 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 ^[2]. By this naming scheme, new vehicles will be designated with alphanumeric names rather than more traditional names like "Zephyr" and "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.

[edit] Overview

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 Zephyr (and its 2007 replacement the 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 Cars division in 1999. This platform underpins the outgoing Volvo S80 and is utilized in the Ford Five Hundred, the Ford Freestyle, and the Mercury Montego.

The concept car uses the 4.4 L Ford/Yamaha V8 that debuted in the Volvo XC90. The production version of the MKS will also offer a brand new 3.7 L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This V6 is exclusive to the Lincoln brand.^[3] There are also rumors that a twin turbo 3.5L V6 with around 350hp would also be offered. The MKS has FWD with optional AWD and twenty-inch wheels.

Visible in the gallery pictures is Lincoln's new adaptation of the hallmark waterfall grille with Lincoln diamond making up the center of the grille.