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LA 2015: Lincoln Gives 2017 MKZ 400 Horsepower, All-Wheel Drive, Second Chance at Life
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Mark Stevenson
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Published: November 18th, 2015
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Lincoln will give its MKZ the Continental treatment for 2017, including a 400 horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine and all-wheel drive.
According to the automaker, the engine will be exclusive to the brand. The 400 horsepower and 400 lbs-ft of torque will be kept in check with Dynamic Torque Vectoring available in the optional Driver’s Package.
Driver’s Package? Lincoln? I like the sound of this.
The MKZ will also be available as a hybrid, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder GTDI engine and hybrid powertrain good for a combined 245 horsepower routed to the front wheels only.
Lincoln will bring the new MKZ to dealers in summer of 2016.
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Published November 18th, 2015 11:48 AM
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