Under the Hood

Under the Hood  - 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review - Reviews - Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

The 263-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 teams with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive. Lincoln says the zero-to-60-mph acceleration time is 7.1 seconds. Mechanical features include:

Optional all-wheel drive
Optional Sport Appearance Package includes sport-tuned suspension

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    Energy management feature — front outboard
    • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • The energy managemen ...

    Switching off AdvanceTrac
    If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. Thi ...

    Efficient six-speed transmissions
    Lincoln MKT is equipped with two versions of the six-speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, both with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6 uses the 6F-50, and the more ...