Lincoln MKZ 2007






- Entry-level Lincoln: Attracting a new generation of luxury customers to the Lincoln showroom.
- Power and performance: more powerful, efficient, 263 horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 paired with a smooth-shifting 6-speed transmission; more engaging, performance oriented driving character; added confidence of available intelligent all-wheel drive.
- Added confidence: Available intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD).
- Hallmarks of luxury: Refined waterfall grille and front fascia; new 17-inch, 8-spoke, machined aluminum wheels; available THX II - Certified audio system and SIRIUS satellite radio .


2007 Lincoln MKZ: Midsize Luxury Sedan Receives Power Upgrade, AWD and a Fresh Face

Following the strong sales launch of the Lincoln Zephyr in the autumn of 2005, the entry-level luxury sedan is reborn for the 2007 model year with a new, more powerful 3.5L V-6 engine, a newly designed front end, more traction with available all-wheel drive and a new name - Lincoln MKZ.

"Customer demand for Lincoln's mid-size luxury sedan has significantly exceeded our expectations, allowing us to do the unexpected," says Al Giombetti, vice president of Ford, Lincoln Mercury Marketing & Sales. "We have taken a brand-new, well-received car and significantly improved it for its second model year. With a stronger, smoother engine, a new front appearance, new wheels and available all-wheel drive, Lincoln MKZ will continue to fulfill its mission of drawing a new generation of customers to the Lincoln brand."

Introduced last October, Lincoln Zephyr has become an immediate sales success. "Judging by reaction in the showroom, customers are clearly ready for an American entry-level luxury sedan," Giombetti says.


Powerful New V-6 Engine Designed to Deliver

Ford Motor Company's all-new Duratec 35 V-6 engine paired with a premium 6-speed transmission delivers 263 horsepower and 249 pounds-foot of torque. The result will be smooth power and a confident, comfortable ride.

"Our new 3.5-liter V-6 coupled with an advanced 6-speed automatic provides an innovative solution for better fuel efficiency, more refinement, more power and clean emissions, without any sacrifices," says Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of Powertrain Operations.

A strong, lightweight die-cast aluminum block and lightweight 4-valve direct-acting, mechanical-bucket valve train provide smooth, refined operation at high engine speeds. The intake was designed as a system all the way from the throttle body to the intake valves. This incorporates a dual-plenum intake manifold and intake variable cam timing to help ensure a smooth idle and broad torque curve for improved power. A 10.3:1 compression ratio and improved close-coupled catalysts reduce emissions.

2007 Lincoln MKZ is able to respond readily to its driver's demands, thanks to the premium 6-speed automatic transmission. A torque-based electronic throttle control works with the electronically controlled transmission by adjusting throttle plate movement to tailor torque to the timing of each shift. In this way, the transmission is able to deliver smooth, barely perceptible gear changes.

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