Ford exec Mark Fields previously described the MKT concept as having "the comfort of a luxury sedan, the spaciousness and flexibility of a full-size utility, and the performance of a sporty roadster."
A 3.7-liter, 24-valve variation of the Duratec engine family is standard. Delivering an expected 268 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 267 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm, this engine has been tuned to provide smooth power delivery with minimal vibration and harshness.
Fuel-saving technologies include a two-speed fuel pump, Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (ADFSO), and optimized transmission and final drive gearing. Milage is estimated at 24 mpg, which Ford says is 4 mpg better than the MKT's nearest rivals, the Audi Q7 and Acura MDX.
Lincoln's MKT is equipped with a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, which offers the driver a choice between fully automatic operation and manual control. In addition, paddle shifters are integrated into the steering wheel. All-wheel-drive is optional in the Lincoln MKT with the 3.7-liter V6 and standard with the EcoBoost model.
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