Fuel-efficient new v-6 engine gives Lincoln MKS the power of a V-8.
With the debut of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost™ V-6 engine in the 2010 Lincoln MKS customers benefit from a compelling combination of V-8 power and V-6 fuel economy. The addition of the premium V-6 direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America is expected to deliver best-in-class highway fuel economy of 25 mpg. And, they’re durable –turbochargers are designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.
With the fuel economy of a V-6, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine delivers an impressive 355 horsepower and a responsive 350 lb.-ft. of torque across a broad rpm range. That gives the Lincoln MKS the power of a normally aspirated 4.6-liter V-8. Careful powertrain system management ensures the engine, turbochargers and transmission work together harmoniously.
The Lincoln MKS will be among the first vehicles to receive the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 starting in the summer of 2009. The EcoBoost program is part of Ford’s ongoing and wide-ranging initiative to deliver innovative fuel-efficient powertrain systems with horsepower and torque performance found in larger-displacement engines. By 2013, more than 90 percent of Ford Motor Company’s North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost technology.
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“We are committed to delivering fuel economy leadership in every new vehicle. We do this with affordable technology that can be applied to the widest number of vehicles. EcoBoost is an important component of that goal.The beauty of EcoBoost is that it enables us to downsize for fuel efficiency, yet boost for power. We’re able to decrease the size of the available engine – such as installing a V-6 versus a V-8 – yet boost the power using turbocharging to deliver similar power and torque of that larger engine.”
- Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s Group Vice President of Global Product Development
“We’re delighted with how well the Lincoln MKS has been received. Customers have really responded to the vehicle’s balanced combination of luxury, comfort and performance. Adding the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 is another great enhancement to our luxury sedan. We now can deliver V-8 power without sacrificing fuel economy.”
- Pete Reyes, Chief Nameplate Engineer
Tags: 2010 Lincoln MKS, EcoBoost V-6, Ford Technology, fuel economy, luxury vehicles
