It's not a Fusion GT, but… it kinda is

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It's not a Fusion GT, but… it kinda is

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OFFICIAL Nov 18th 2015 at 12:01AM 76
400-hp MKZ is a hot-rod Lincoln
2017 Refresh Brings New Interior And Optional 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6

Michael Austin
There are mid-cycle product updates, and then there's the 2017 MKZ. Instead of just a nip-and-tuck styling refresh, the entry-level Lincoln gets an all-new engine with a whopping 400 horsepower and an optional torque-vectoring rear differential. And that powerplant is exclusive to the Lincoln, at least for the time being. It's a sign that Ford is getting serious about elevating its luxury brand above the recent history of rebadged Blue Oval models.

The engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, based on the current 2.7-liter that serves across the Ford and Lincoln lineup. With 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, it's the most powerful Lincoln ever. That big number will only be available in all-wheel-drive versions of the MKZ. With front-wheel drive the engine will be detuned to an estimated 350 horsepower to retain some level of driving refinement. A further option on the AWD model will be the Driver's Pack, which adds the same torque-vectoring rear differential as on the forthcoming Focus RS. With the promise of rear-wheel-drive handling characteristics, the MKZ could be the most fun-to-drive Lincoln ever. In addition to the V6, a 245-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo four, and a hybrid model will be available.

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/18/2017 ... -official/
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Re: It's not a Fusion GT, but… it kinda is

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Wow, a Lincoln I would actually drive.
The last time Lincoln made anything I thought was decent was the LS, and that was 1999-2006.
I noticed no price was quoted, so we'll see how this specs out.
Perhaps a used one picked-up in 5 years.
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Re: It's not a Fusion GT, but… it kinda is

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Yea, I'll be in the market for a good old-man used car in about 5 years.
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Re: It's not a Fusion GT, but… it kinda is

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Well, Julian is at the Old Man doorstep. He can pick one up now and then hand it off to you at the appropriate time!
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Re: It's not a Fusion GT, but… it kinda is

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^^^ Daaaaamn! :lol:

I have to admit. that is the first Lincoln I have ever thought about owning. Sounds like they are doing some good things with it!
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