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Lincoln MKS' Interior
Standard heated and cooled 12-way adjustable front seats, adjustable pedals and
a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel allow a wide range of drivers to feel
immediately at home behind the wheel.
The main instruments feature a central speedometer flanked by two full-color
reconfigurable LCD screens. Content for the 4.2-inch LCDs is controlled by
five-way buttons on the steering wheel. An 8-inch multi-function LCD touch
screen dominates the center stack and provides the visual and control interface
for the entertainment system, phone, navigation and climate control.
The new MKS offers two audio systems, both controlled through MyLincoln Touch.
The standard system includes AM/FM/CD/MP3/satellite sources playing through a
210-watt system that drives 10 speakers.
The optional audio system is THX II Certified Car Audio System with
AM/FM/CD/DVD/ MP3/HD Radio capability and 16 speakers, including a 10-inch
subwoofer. SiriusXM satellite radio with six-month prepaid subscription, an
auxiliary input jack and a USB port are also included. System volume
automatically adjusts according to vehicle speed, while sophisticated digital
signal processing provides spectral balance, a wide dynamic range and
exceptional acoustic performance that brings home-theater sound to the road.
SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link with voice-activated navigation
controls also are available. A prepaid subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and
Travel Link is included when the available SD-card based navigation system is
selected. MyLincoln Touch and SYNC enable voice-activated navigation control. In
addition to an easily updateable navigation database, additional SiriusXM Travel
Link features include coast-to-coast weather data, forecasts, fuel prices,
sports scores, movie listings and more.
Class-leading available equipment also includes a retractable rear sun shade
and, new for 2013, multi-contour adjustable front seats and a heated steering
wheel.
3.5-Liter EcoBoost V6
The premium engine for 2013 remains the twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, an
engine that provides V8 performance with the fuel economy of a V6. The EcoBoost
V6 earned a place on Ward's 2010 "10 Best Engines" list the year it was
introduced.
The 3.5-liter gasoline turbo direct-injected (GTDI) engine produces a projected
355 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and an expansive torque curve that plateaus at 350
lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 5,250 rpm. Fuel economy of the EcoBoost/all-wheel-drive
powertrain is projected to be 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
The optional EcoBoost V6 is the most powerful V6 among MKS competitors,
producing 45 more horsepower than the Audi A6's optional supercharged 3.0-liter
V6.
The 2013 Lincoln MKS with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine is equipped with a
heavy-duty 6F-55 six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission with
steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Continuously Controlled Damping
Throughout 13 decades of the automobile's development, suspension engineers have
worked tirelessly to find an ideal balance between smooth ride and satisfying,
confident handling. Traditionally, smooth-riding cars have not handled well, and
sharp-handling cars have ridden harshly.
The new Lincoln MKS solves this dilemma and stands out as the only car in its
segment to have Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) as standard equipment.
Regardless of road conditions, drivers will enjoy a markedly smoother, more
controlled ride because CCD is always tuning and refining the ride quality. The
result of some 4,000 hours of development time, CCD delivers its on-road benefit
by significantly extending the chassis' capabilities compared to a chassis with
non-adjustable struts and shock absorbers, known as "dampers" by chassis
engineers.
Active Park Assist
EPAS is also the primary technology behind the available active park assist
(APA) system.
Once engaged via a switch on the center console, ultrasonic sensors precisely
measure open spaces to find a suitable parallel parking spot. With a few actions
(gear shifting, acceleration and braking), the MKS steers itself into the open
space. The driver retains full control of throttle, brakes and shifting the
entire time the APA is engaged.
Lane Keeping System
New for the 2013 MKS is a Lane Keeping System that complements the complete
collection of driver assist technologies, in addition to the comprehensive
safety package including six airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control and
AdvanceTrac ESC (electronic stability control).
Coupled to the new Lane Keeping System is Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping
Aid. Together, these technologies add significantly to the advanced driver
assistance features already available on MKS, including collision warning and
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert.
Lane Keeping Alert helps drivers avoid leaving their lane unintentionally
because of distraction or tiredness. When activated by the driver, Lane Keeping
Alert utilizes a forward-facing mono-vision camera mounted behind the rear-view
mirror to begin looking for lane markers. A control unit monitors the data and
determines when the vehicle is wandering out of its lane. As the vehicle
approaches the outer boundary of its lane, the system vibrates the steering
wheel, reminding the driver to pay attention.
Lincoln MKS 3.5L EcoBoost: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications
