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News and reviews on new motor vehicles
availablewith 18-inch, 19-inch.or
20-inch wheels.
A great deal of effort clearly
went into the design and produc­
tion of the Lincoln MKS, which
marks a point in the transition of
a brand as it carries tradition into
the future by using technology.
The sedan leaves behind the lei­
sure suit and gold chain image by
way of measurable improvements
ip physical and digital systems.
The Lincoln MKS is a m od­
ern alternative for the full size
luxury car custom er seeking
American style and innovation.
W hile the naturally aspirated
V-6 and six-speed automatic
serve the current car well, the
E c o -B o o st tw in -tu rb o V -6
coupled wfth AW D will clearly
propel this luxury machine onto
an entirely different level.
2009
Lincoln MKS
MKS: Evolution
of the American
Luxury Car
B y K athleen C arr
The venerable Lincoln Town
Car had its day; it’s the work­
horse of limousine services ev­
erywhere. The last body-on-frame
car for sale in the U.S., it rides on
a chassis first designed in 1981. It
isn't much for a luxury car mar­
quee to hang its hat on.
So for 2009, Lincoln has ended
production of the Town Car, and
will introduce its new flagship Specifications: 3 .7 Liter, V-6, 24-valve, 273-hp @ 27 0 Ib-ft. torque engine; 6-Speed automatic transmission w / select shift:
replacement, the MKS. Intended 1 7-City 24-Highway, ; $44,570. MSRP
to bring Lincoln brand into the
21 st century; a car that Ford hopes stack is clean and uncluttered, is standard, you'll need to pop for can make the best of the 3.7-liter
Michael Tillery
will help put its luxury division with an information screen inte­ some of the pricey option pack­ V-6 and its six-speed automatic
back on the map after years of grated at the top. The cabin is ages to take full advantage of the transmission by sliding the gear­
shift lever to the right, thus en­
losing ground. The MKS looks swathed by real wood (ebony or system.
5 0 3 .9 7 5 .8 0 0 4
C
ontrol
virtually
anything
gaging
the SelectShift mode which
olive
ash)
and
Bridge
of
Weir
more like what the competition
allows
you
to
push
forward
to
found
on
the
car's
center
console
leather.
has been offering for years. It
michael@bridgetownrealty.com
Interior design is on par with with your voice. Want to change downshift and pull back to up­
offers technologies now common
to Mercedes-Benz and Lexus cars. other cars in this segment. Mate­ the radio station, play a CD or shift.
Please call me, your neighborhood
Thus engaged, the 3.7-liter V-
Its most striking exterior de­ rials quality is a mixed bag, how­ input a destination on the naviga­
specialist, for any of your Real Estate
sign feature is its double-wing ever, with too much chintzy plas­ tion system? How about finding 6 eagerly races to it’s redline and
needs. My success is built on a
grille, which sweeps up into the tic and Ford-grade switchgear. m ovie tim es or even sports provides strong acceleration and
commitment to quality service.
linear power, even if it's not par­
jewel-like headlamps, wrapping
ticularly scintillating. In manual
around the front fascia and form­
mode, the gearshift lever bangs
ing a sharp crease that defines the
against its stops as you push it
high beltline..A subtle kick-up
back and forth, which sounds
over the rear wheel calls back
and feels a little cheap, but you
cues found on m any classic
quickly learn not to move it
Lincolns. Strong shoulders, dra­
through its full range of motion.
matic C-pillars, clean body sides,
The V-6 is certainly a good en­
a tall rear deck and large wheels
and tires lend the Lincoln MKS a Lincoln's ventilated seats are a scores? All accessible with one gine. Spring o f2009, the EcoBoost
nice touch, as are the M KS's stan­ button and your voice. All of this twin-turbo V-6, will be released.
confident stance.
The 2009 Lincoln M KS comes
Modem luxury carries through dard rear heated seats. Moreover, high-tech stuff is wrapped in
standard
with stability and trac­
inside, as well. Space is abun; the 2009 MKS offers plenty of Lincoln's sleek new full-size se­
tion
co
n
tro l, fro nt-seat side
dant. Lincoln claims the M KS has interior and cargo space — the dan, the MKS.
airbags,
side
curtain airbags and
You
start
the
2009
Lincoln
the largest rearcabin in its class in trunk will hold 18.4 cubic feet.
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antilock
brakes
with brake assist.
MKS
with
a
push
button,
and
the
every important dimension, in­ Rear passenger room and com­
3.7-liter V-6 springs to life with a An all-new independent rear sus­
cluding head, leg and shoulder fort are particularly impressive.
Ford introduced its revolution­ pleasing rasp. Pull the gearshift pension design is aimed at maxi­
room.
ary
Sync system last year on cars lever into Drive, and you're off: mizing suspension travel and al­
Its interior is sleek. The sym­
like
the Focus. In this luxurious there are no shifter paddles or lowing for more precise tuning.
metrical instrument panel has a
new
Lincoln,
Ford has taken Sync other newfangled gearchanging T he fro n t su sp e n sio n uses
clean look with relatively fewbreak
to
its
logical
next
step. While Sync- devices here, but MKS owners MacPherson struts. MKS will be
lines. The flow-through center
Broker
f
Control virtually anything found
on the car's center console with
your voice...All accessible with one
button and your voice.
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