Segment: Medium
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Introduced in 2006 at the Chicago Auto Show, the Lincoln Zephyr was a medium-sized vehicle based on the same platform as Mazda6/Atenza or the Ford Edge. It had only a 3.0-liter V6 engine available from the beginning, offering 221 hp and 278 Nm (205 lb-ft) of torque. A year later, a 3.5-liter V6 joined the engine range. It was fitted as standard with a 6-speed Aisin automatic gearbox. Also in 2007, the Zephyr name was changed to MKZ until 2012. In 2011 it received a hybrid powertrain with an inline four-cylinder with a 2.5-liter displacement gasoline engine and an electric motor. The total output for the hybrid version was 191 hp.
The interior was typical for a Lincoln, with real ebony and maple wood installed in metallic frames. Leather seats were standard on all the trim levels. Electrically adjustable seats, a six-speaker audio system and dual climate control along with a big list of features were installed as standard.
Inside the 4.8 meter (15.7 ft) long vehicle, the rear seat legroom was decent due to the 2.7 m (8.8 ft) wheelbase. The Zephyr/MKZ was intended to replace the former mid-size Lincoln LS range, but with more fuel-efficient engines and front-wheel-drive. A facelift was introduced in 2010 and a new generation was launched in 2013.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L AWD 6AT (262 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3496 cm3 |
Power: | 193 KW @ 6250 RPM 262 HP @ 6250 RPM 259 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 249 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 338 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61.3 in (1,565/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3645 lbs (1653 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L FWD 6AT (262 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3496 cm3 |
Power: | 193 KW @ 6250 RPM 262 HP @ 6250 RPM 259 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 249 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 338 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61.3 in (1,565/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3469 lbs (1574 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |