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MSRP: $44,200-49,200
Invoice: $40,765-45,265
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LUXURIOUS THREE-ROW LINCOLN MKT OFFERS BUYERS PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY WITH FUEL ECONOMY AND ROOM
•2011 Lincoln MKT continues to offer luxury crossover shoppers Lincoln's signature design in an inviting three-row configuration, wîth intuitive technologies that will make customers' lives easier – including available Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning wîth Brake Support, Active Park Assist and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) wîth Cross Traffic Alert•The Lincoln MKT offers two fuel-efficient engine choices: a powerful 268 horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 or a 3.5-liter EcoBoost™ V-6 engine that delivers even more performance wîth 355 horsepower, without compromising its fuel economy
•An unbeatable list of features comes standard on every Lincoln MKT, including a fixed glass roof, 10GB music jukebox, 110-volt power outlet, push-button start and the award-winning Lincoln SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system
Lincoln continues to offer full-size luxury crossover customers a premium choice in the 2011 Lincoln MKT, a three-row crossover that delivers an optimal blend of distinctive design, interior spaciousness, fuel economy and technology.
Standard on every Lincoln MKT is the brand's signature design – complete wîth a split-wing grille, a beveled chamfer along the vehicle's shoulder line, a flowing cantrail that frames the greenhouse and full-width horizontal taillamps that span the subtly curved weight-saving magnesium liftgate that adds visual character while protecting generous rear cargo space.
Lincoln MKT craftsmanship is reflected in precise panel margins and in the high tactile quality of interior surfaces and trim. Inside, high-quality materials and precision-stitched craftsmanship are evident on every surface – from the leather-trimmed seating surfaces and floating armrests to the optional flow-through second-row center console and standard jewel-like acrylic instrument cluster wîth LED white lighting.MKT buyers can choose between six- and seven-passenger models wîth two different second-row seating configurations. A standard 60/ 40 split folding rear bench seat features heated outboard seating positions. Power 'fold and tumble' second-row bucket or captain's seats, wîth heating, cooling and power-assisted lumbar adjustment are also available. A rear console-mounted five-quart-capacity refrigerator is available in the six-passenger seating configuration
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 3.7 L., 6-cylinder Power: 268 hp Torque: 267 ft-lbs Engine : 3.5 L., 6-cylinder Power: 355 hp Torque: 350 ft-lbs | |
6-speed Automatic | |
Quiet, confident motoringThe Lincoln MKT strikes an optimum balance between capable, driver-engaging handling and a smooth, quiet ride in all three rows, combining a luxury touring experience wîth an agile ride.
Key elements of Lincoln MKT suspension tuning include minimizing front end lift on acceleration, offering stable and engaging §teering and handling characteristics that provide confidence to all drivers, all while delivering a luxurious ride quality consistent wîth Lincoln brand character.
The rear suspension system features a 'one for one' shock absorber ratio. The resulting linear response gave the engineering team a stable baseline for suspension tuning, allowing the team to deliver a better balance between responsive handling and control as well as a smooth ride. It also improves rear suspension isolation and enables the use of 20-inch wheels.
Lincoln MKT delivers a new level of quiet confidence that delivers best-in-class levels of NVH control. Virtual modeling and wind tunnel tests helped engineers optimize the vehicle, influencing everything from side-view mirror placement and special sound deadening in the bulkhead to extensive exhaust system isolation and the inclusion of both an acoustic windshield and dual-layer front side glass to specifically reduce A-pillar wind noise.Standard on all Lincoln MKT models wîth EcoBoost, an Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system replaces the traditional hydraulic power §teering pump. Because it operates only when required for §teering assistance, it contributes to lower fuel consumption than a hydraulic pump, which operates whenever the engine is running.
Úsing sensors, EPAS constantly measures the §teering input applied by the driver to maintain the vehicle's path; it continually resets to adapt to changing road conditions or the vehicle turning a corner. Ford's pull-drift software technology gives the EPAS system the added ability to compensate for slight §teering torque changes caused by environmental factors such as road crowning or steady crosswinds.
Premium innovations
Lincoln MKT delivers abundant technologies aimed at making life luxurious for both the driver and three rows of passengers. A holistic approach was used to develop these amenities, where ease of use and intuitive operation were key objectives. Nowhere is this focus more apparent than wîth Active Park Assist.
Enabled by the same EPAS system that delivers improved fuel economy and better handling over conventional §teering systems, Active Park Assist employs an ultrasonic-based sensing system, as opposed to video camera-reliant competitive offerings. The result is simple, reliable hands-free parallel parking every time.
Active Park Assist activates at the touch of a button, reducing the risk of selecting an inappropriately sized parking space, detects the edges of adjacent objects to calculate optimized trajectory and steers the Lincoln MKT while coaching the driver through conventional throttle and braking inputs.
Active Park Assist also works in uphill parking situations, unlike competitive systems on the market, and parks the Lincoln MKT nearly three times faster – and four to eight inches closer to the curb – than the system found on the Lexus LS460L.
Inside, Lincoln SYNC® is standard on all Lincoln MKT models, providing occupants wîth voice-activated communications and infotainment, including 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Reports. SYNC is an advanced software platform that provides consumers the convenience and flexibility to bring digital media players and Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones into their vehicles and operate the devices via voice commands or wîth the §teering wheel's redundant radio controls.
Along wîth the convenience of SYNC voice control, drivers can operate the climate control and audio system via voice or touch using the standard center-stack touch screen display. The audio system includes a CD/DVD/MP3 player wîth 10 speakers, SIRIÚS satellite radio wîth a six-month subscription, audio input jack and 10GB hard drive. The system can also store and display up to 32 photos, sized 1.5MB or less, and the home screen can be personalized.
The available Elite Package includes voice-activated navigation and a THX II® Certified 5.1 Surround Audio System wîth 14 strategically aimed Premium Audio speakers. New this year, the navigation system can also receive HD Radio broadcasts, giving listeners access to additional free programming in areas where it is offered.
A SIRIÚS Travel Link™ prepaid subscription is included wîth the Elite Package, providing coast-to-coast weather data, forecasts, fuel prices, sports scores, movie listings and more.
Technology under the skin
The Lincoln MKT features an advanced structural safety system that combines octagonal front frame rails, tunnel rails, and support members that are designed to absorb and redirect crash forces away from the passenger compartment.
Lincoln MKT also features Side Protection And Cabin Enhancement Architecture (SPACE®) incorporated to optimize side-impact occupant protection.
The SPACE system integrates a hydroformed high strength steel tube embedded in the floor that runs the width of the vehicle from B-pillar to B-pillar and along the rocker panels to form a safety cage to help protect passengers in side impact incidents.
Lincoln MKT also features Ford's enhanced Personal Safety System™, combining multiple technologies to tailor the air bag package and safety belt functions to the individual passenger and the accident circumstances. The system can identify variables, such as severity of the crash, weight of the individual passenger and safety belt usage to adjust air bag deployment force.
Balancing power and efficiency
Fuel efficiency also comes standard on the Lincoln MKT – and customers have a choice of two powerful yet practical V-6 engines.
A 3.7-liter, 24-valve variation of the award-winning Duratec engine family is standard. Delivering 268 horsepower at 6,500 RPM and 267 ft.-lb. of torque at 4,250 RPM, this engine has been tuned to provide brisk acceleration and smooth power delivery.
A two-speed fuel pump and Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (ADFSO), combined wîth optimized transmission and final-drive gearing, allow this engine to deliver fuel economy of 17 city, 23 highway for Lincoln MKT wîth the 3.7-liter engine and front-wheel drive.
For even more performance-driving feel, Lincoln MKT also offers a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 offering the power of a normally aspirated V-8 wîth V-6 fuel economy, even wîth standard all-wheel drive. The EcoBoost V-6 delivers a class-leading 355 horsepower at 5,700 rpm, while generating 350 ft.-lb. of torque from 1,500 through 5,250 rpm.
EcoBoost is a global Ford strategy to deliver the power that customers want, combined wîth the fuel economy that they need. Combining gasoline direct injection wîth twin turbochargers and a smaller-displacement engine, EcoBoost can match the power output of larger, naturally aspirated engines while yielding torque and fuel economy gains.
Pressurized direct injection enables a higher compression ratio, while twin turbochargers work in tandem to reduce lag associated wîth earlier turbocharged engines. Even wîth additional horsepower, fuel economy is optimized by an increased compression ratio – enabled by charge-cooling air – and sophisticated knock controls.
Lincoln MKT is equipped wîth a six-speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) This advanced gearbox offers the driver a choice between fully automatic operation and manual control. Paddle shifters are integrated into the §teering wheel spokes. Intuitive to operate, a squeeze back on either paddle will deliver an upshift, while a gentle push forward on either paddle will induce a 'matched-rev' downshift.
This capability makes the Lincoln MKT driving experience sporty, yet smooth. Únlike other competitive transmissions, SelectShift won't 'second guess' the driver wîth an override shift. With SelectShift, manual control is truly manually controlled.
All-wheel drive is optional in the Lincoln MKT wîth the standard 3.7-liter V-6. The AWD option enhances the vehicle's capability in a variety of weather conditions. The sophisticated AWD system is fully automatic, using an advanced array of internal electro-mechanical clutches to efficiently distribute torque between front and rear wheels as needed. AWD is standard in the Lincoln MKT wîth EcoBoost.
Lincoln MKT Safety Technologies
Standard and available 2011 Lincoln MKT safety features include:
•AdvanceTrac® wîth Roll Stability Control® and Brake Actuated Traction Control
•Dual front air bags, front seat-mounted side air bags and side air curtains
•Safety Canopy® – an exclusive side impact protection system employing side curtain air bags to help protect front and outboard rear passengers in both rollover and side impact crashes
•Collision Warning wîth Brake Support, enabled by Adaptive Cruise Control warns drivers of slower moving traffic ahead. If the driver doesn't respond, the system will pre-charge the brakes to prepare the vehicle for a more aggressive stop.
•Personal Safety SystemTM, a suite of safety technologies, including dual-stage front air bags for the driver and front-seat passenger, seat belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, seat position sensing and crash severity sensing
•Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
•SOS Post-Crash Alert System that flashes signal lights and sounds horn in the event of an accident
•LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether anchors for CHildren) system on rear seating positions
Lincoln MKT Technology and Connectivity Features
Standard 2011 Lincoln MKT technology features include:
•Intelligent Access wîth Push Button Start
•SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry Keypad
•Adaptive Headlamps wîth Standard High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps
•Auto High Beams coupled wîth Adaptive Headlamps
•Rain-Sensing Wipers
•Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler System
•MyKey™ programmable vehicle key
•Rear-View Camera System for improved rear visibility while backing
•Lincoln SYNC voice-activated communications and infotainment system
•Available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
•Available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) wîth Cross Traffic Alert to help notify drivers of vehicles in the blind spot and oncoming traffic while in reverse
The Lincoln MKT is built at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.Source - Lincoln
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