2013 Lincoln MKS Toronto

Powerful and Efficient V8 Power. V6 Efficiency.

The premium engine for 2013 remains the twin-turbo 3.5-litre EcoBoost® V6, an engine that provides V8 performance with the fuel economy of a V6.
The 3.5-litre gasoline turbo direct-injected (GTDI) engine produces a projected 365 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.The standard engine for 2013 is a more powerful and efficient 3.7-litre V6 that now includes twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT).Horsepower for 2013 increases to a projected 305 hp while torque improves to 280 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm. At the same time, projected fuel economy increases for the 3.7-litre-equipped sedan. The 3.7-litre delivers an estimated 11.6L/100km city and 7.5L/100km highway.

Drive with Confidence

Intelligent all-wheel drive is standard with both the twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 and the 3.7-litre V6. In good weather, over smooth roads at modest speeds and when AWD is not needed, the system intelligently routes power only to the front wheels for improved fuel efficiency.When driver input or road conditions indicate that slip might occur, the system sends power to the rear wheels to help prevent tire slip, for example on rain-soaked or snow-covered roads. Beyond providing more traction, AWD also improves handling by helping to reduce understeer, the tendency of the vehicle to "push" in a corner.A myriad of inputs enables the computer-controlled system immediately to identify and react in as little as 16 milliseconds to changing road conditions and driver demands. The amount of torque sent to the rear axle varies depending on road conditions and dynamic needs.

Traction Around Every Corner

Torque Vectoring Control (TVC) individually influences the speed of the front wheels to enhance cornering agility by mitigating against a condition known as "understeer." When accelerating through corners, if the system detects a drop in traction, TVC precisely applies brake force to the inside front wheel (that has less grip) causing a transfer of engine torque to the outside wheel (that has more grip). This helps keep the MKS tracking on the driver's intended line through the corner.The 2013 Lincoln MKS is equipped with two versions of the 6-speed SelectShift Automatic^TM transmission, both with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.These gearboxes offer MKS drivers the choice of fully automatic operation or manual control. 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. Unlike some competitor transmissions, SelectShift won't second guess the driver with an override shift. The manual function is truly controlled by the driver.

Assistance When You Need it Most

Collision Warning helps prevent common traffic accidents using forward-looking, long distance radar to identify potential obstacles.When the danger of a collision is detected, the system warns the driver with an authoritative beep and a simultaneous red warning light projected on the windshield above the instrument panel.These warnings should be enough to allow the driver to brake before a potential accident. Collision warning also provides emergency brake support which enables harder, quicker deceleration to help drivers stop or reduce speed to lessen the impact of a collision.

Helps Keep a Safe Distance.Because both features use the forward-looking radar system, Collision Warning is paired with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). With a range of up to 183 metres (600 feet), ACC monitors and adjusts vehicle speed to keep it at a safe distance behind another vehicle in the same lane, even in fog or heavy rain.The sophisticated radar system and control module ignores stationary objects as it determines the closing rate toward the vehicle ahead to determine whether it is necessary to automatically adjust the engine throttle setting or engage the braking system. Able to work at just 32 km/h, drivers can set the system to work during normal commuting, helping reduce driver fatigue. New for 2013 is an available Lane Keeping System, consisting of Lane Keeping Alert, Lane Keeping Aid and Driver Alert functions.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. If the vehicle approaches the outer boundary of its lane, the system vibrates the steering wheel, reminding the driver to pay attention.Lane Keeping Aid works in concert with Lane Keeping Alert to gently add torque to the steering wheel to nudge the MKS back into its lane if the driver has drifted too close to the lane's edge.

Driver Alert is the third element of the Lane Keeping System. If the system detects a driving pattern typically exhibited by a drowsy driver, a first-level chime will sound and a friendly suggestion of a coffee cup graphic will appear on the left-hand 4.2-inch instrument cluster LCD screen.

Sure-footed Stopping Ability

To match the engine's extra power and the suspension's additional handling capabilities, Lincoln has significantly upgraded the MKS braking system for 2013, giving you the confidence and control.New vented front discs measure more than an inch larger than in the 2012 model and the diameter of the rear discs increased by 0.58 of an inch.These improvements enhance overall braking performance, reduce brake fade under heavy use and provide the driver with a more direct and linear braking feel. Ready, Willing and Stable.AdvanceTrac^® with RSC^® (Roll Stability Control^TM)* is the industry's only electronic stability control system with two gyroscopic sensors – one of which is a unique vehicle-roll motion sensor that directly measures the vehicle's roll rate 100 times every second. Working in conjunction with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), traction control and yaw control, AdvanceTrac with RSC uses the roll rate and other information to automatically determine when and how it will apply individual brakes and/or modify engine power to help keep all four wheels of Lincoln MKS firmly planted.