Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln Zephyr / MKZ
Production period:	2005-2020
Class :	upper middle class
Previous model:	Lincoln LS

The Lincoln MKZ is a sedan from the Ford luxury brand Lincoln . The MKZ was initially introduced as the Lincoln Zephyr for the 2006 model year . The name Zephyr goes back to an earlier, very successful Lincoln model from the 1930s. Just a few months after the start of production, Lincoln decided to change the name to MKZ so that this model was also aligned with the newly introduced three-letter naming convention. The MKZ is positioned on the American market in the same market segment as e.g. B. the BMW 3 Series , the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Lexus ES .

1st generation (2005–2012)

1st generation
Lincoln Zephyr / MKZ (2005-2009)
Production period:	2005–2012
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 3.0–3.5 liters (165–196 kW) Otto hybrid : 2.4 liters (142 kW)
Length:	4839 mm
Width:	1834 mm
Height:	1420-1471 mm
Wheelbase :	2728 mm
Empty weight :	1559-1608 kg

The MKZ is the successor to the Lincoln LS as Lincoln's smallest sedan and, like its predecessor, has received some good reviews from leading American auto magazines.

The Car and Driver magazine , however, criticized in the issue of April 2006, both the faceless styling as well as disappointing for a Lincoln engine and the resulting weak acceleration. The quality of workmanship and the materials used in the interior fittings also do not meet the expectations of a vehicle of this class. A new 600 watt Lincoln THX audio system with 14 speakers is a treat for hi-fi fans .

When it was launched in summer 2005, only one engine version, a 3-liter V6 engine with 165 kW, was available. From model year 2007, a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 186 kW is also available. Both engines are also used in the Mercury Milan and the Ford Fusion , since these vehicles are lighter than the MKZ, they are throttled there to a slightly lower performance.

In combination with the more powerful V6 engine, an all-wheel drive is also offered, but this does not achieve better performance, which is attributable to the high vehicle weight and which has been criticized by the American trade press. The model is almost on par with the Ford Edge in terms of its performance .

Facelift 2009

In spring 2009 the Lincoln MKZ underwent an extensive facelift and is now also available in a hybrid version. The Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion, now also available with hybrid drive , have also been redesigned.

Lincoln MKZ (2009-2012)

Technical specifications

Lincoln MKZ	3.5
Technical data (2007)
Engine:	6-cylinder V-engine (four-stroke), fork angle 60 °
Displacement:	3496 cc
Bore × stroke:	92.5 mm × 86.7 mm
Performance at 1 / min:	196 kW (266 hp) at 6250
Max. Torque at 1 / min:	338 Nm at 4500
Compression:	10.3: 1
Mixture preparation:	Electronic injection
Valve control:	four overhead camshafts , chain, 4 valves per cylinder
Cooling:	Water cooling
Transmission:	Six-speed automatic front-wheel drive, a. W. four-wheel drive
Front suspension:	Double wishbones, coil springs
Rear suspension:	Multi-link axle, coil springs
Brakes:	Internally ventilated disc brakes all around (diameter f / h 29.9 / 27.9 cm), brake booster, ABS
Steering:	Rack and pinion steering, servo-assisted
Body:	Sheet steel, self-supporting, with subframe
Track width front / rear:	1565/1555 mm
Wheelbase:	2730 mm
Dimensions:	4840 mm × 1830 mm × 1450 mm
Empty weight:	from 1545 kg
Top speed:	approx. 200 km / h
0-100 km / h:	n / A
Consumption (liters / 100 kilometers, EPA standard city traffic):	n / A

2nd generation (2013-2020)

2nd generation
Lincoln MKZ (2013-2016)
Production period:	2013-2020
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Petrol engines : 2.0–3.7 liters (144–298 kW) Otto hybrid : 2.0 liters (101 + 88 kW)
Length:	4925 mm
Width:	1864 mm
Height:	1476-1478 mm
Wheelbase :	2850 mm
Empty weight :	1684-1830 kg

The second generation of the Lincoln MKZ was presented at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2012 . Originally it was supposed to appear at the end of the year, but quality problems led to a delay in delivery until 2013.

The new Lincoln MKZ introduced the new Lincoln branding design at this point. Like its predecessor, the second generation is based on the Ford Fusion (second generation), known in Europe as the Ford Mondeo .

Three engine variants are offered in North America: a two-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 240 bhp, a 3.7-liter V6 with 300 bhp or a hybrid drive based on a two-liter four-cylinder. The hybrid is only available with front-wheel drive, the other two engines are also available with all-wheel drive for an additional charge .

As with its predecessor, the hybrid drive is available at no extra charge compared to the two-liter turbo engine. According to the EPA, the hybrid drive can achieve fuel consumption of 5.1 l / 100 km (45 mpg), which is atypical for hybrids for both the urban (city) and the rural ( highway ) cycle. The front-wheel drive turbo engine has a consumption of 9.0 l (26 mpg) in the combined cycle. This results from an urban consumption of 11.0 l (22 mpg) and a consumption of 7.1 l (33 mpg) when driving overland.

The hybrid drive makes the 2013 model year Lincoln MKZ the most economical premium vehicle in the USA, in the combined cycle this beat the Lexus ES 300h with a fuel consumption of 5 mpg lower.

Facelift 2016

The 2016 facelift of the Lincoln MKZ was unveiled at the 2016 LA Auto Show . The platform remains that of the Ford Fusion, but visually clearly revised in the new brand style.

Instead of a split grille, a single, larger grill is now installed. The lights have also been revised. In the interior, the center console has been improved and now has three control buttons, which enable easier operation. On the engine side, a 400bhp 3.0 liter V6 turbo engine replaces the previous 3.7 liter V6. In addition, the vehicle's driving dynamics could be improved.

Lincoln MKZ (2016-2020)
Rear view
Lincoln MKZ Concept at NAIAS 2012
Rear view

On July 31, 2020, production of the sedan was discontinued without replacement.

Technical specifications

Engine characteristics
	2.0 (China only)			2.0 (North America only)	2.0 (China only)	3.0 V6 (North America only)	3.0 V6 AWD (North America only)	3.7 V6 (North America only)	2.0 hybrid
Construction period	01 / 2019–07 / 2020	10 / 2014–01 / 2019	01 / 2019–07 / 2020	03/2013–07/2020	10 / 2014–01 / 2019	11/2016–07/2020		03/2013–11/2016	03/2013–07/2020
Engine type	R4 petrol engine					V6 petrol engine			R4 petrol engine + electric motor
Displacement	1999 cc					2956 cc		3726 cc	1999 cc
Compression ratio	9.7: 1					9.5: 1		10.3: 1	12.3: 1
Max. Performance internal combustion engine in min ^-1	144 kW (196 PS) / 5000	149 kW (203 hp) / 5500	172 kW (234 PS) / 5000	182 kW (247 PS) / 5500	186 kW (253 PS) / 5500	261 kW (355 hp) / 5500	298 kW (405 hp) / 5500	224 kW (305 hp) / 6500	101 kW (137 PS) / 6000
Max. Electric motor power	-								88 kW (120 PS)
Max. System performance	-								140 kW (190 hp)
Max. Torque engine in min ^-1	386 Nm / 2500	381 Nm / 2500	386 Nm / 2500	373 Nm / 2750	389 Nm / 2500	542 Nm / 2750		366 Nm / 4000	173 Nm / 4000
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive						all wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Drive, optional	-			(All wheel drive)	-			(All wheel drive)	-
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed automatic transmission								Stepless transmission
Readings
Top speed	227 km / h		233 km / h	k. A.	233 km / h	k. A.			186 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	k. A.	k. A.	k. A.	k. A.	8.9 s	k. A.			9.6 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km	8.1 l super	7.5 l super	8.5 l super	9.8 l super (10.2 l super)	7.9 l super	11.2 l super	11.8 l super	10.2 l super (11.2 l super)	4.1-4.5 l super
Tank capacity	63 l			63 l (68 l)	63 l		68 l	63 l (68 l)	53 l

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Automobile revue. Catalog number 2007 (data).

Web links

Commons : Lincoln MKZ - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files

Individual evidence

↑ Lincoln shoots for a happier ending after troubled MKZ launch
↑ LINCOLN MKZ AT THE LA AUTOSHOW
↑ Brett Foote: Lincoln MKZ Is Officially Discontinued As Production Comes To An End. In: fordauthority.com. August 6, 2020, accessed on August 10, 2020 .

Lincoln models timeline from 1970 to present
Type	1970s										1980s										1990s										2000s										2010s										2020s
Type	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0
Middle class																															LS						Zephyr / MKZ							MKZ
upper middle class								Versailles					Continental VII						Continental VIII							Continental IX													MKS									Continental
Upper class	Continental V										Continental VI / Town Car I.										Town Car II								Town Car III
Personal Luxury	Continental Mark III		Continental Mark IV					Continental Mark V			Continental Mark VI				Mark VII									Mark VIII
SUV																																													MKC					Corsair
																																						MKX									MKX / Nautilus
																																	Aviator								MKT									Aviator
																													Navigator I					Navigator II				Navigator III										Navigator IV
Pick up																																	Blackwood				Mark LT				Mark LT

[1] Lincoln shoots for a happier ending after troubled MKZ launch

[2] LINCOLN MKZ AT THE LA AUTOSHOW

[fordauth-202008-3] Brett Foote: Lincoln MKZ Is Officially Discontinued As Production Comes To An End. In: fordauthority.com. August 6, 2020, accessed on August 10, 2020 .