Lincoln Zephyr
| Lincoln MKZ | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln (Ford) |
| Production | August 1, 2005–present |
| Model years | 2006–present |
| Assembly |
Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size Luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout / F4 layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln LS |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Lincoln Zephyr (2006) |
| Production | August 1, 2005–2012 |
| Model years | 2006–2012 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Ford CD3 platform |
| Related |
Ford Fusion Mercury Milan |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L Duratec 25 I4 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Aisin TF-80 automatic (2006–09) 6-speed 6F automatic (2010–2012) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in (2,728 mm) |
| Length | 2006–09 190.5 in (4,839 mm) 2010–12: 189.8 in (4,821 mm) |
| Width | 72.2 in (1,834 mm) |
| Height | 2006: 57.2 in (1,453 mm) 2007–09: 57.1 in (1,450 mm) 2010–12: 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 2011–12 Hybrid: 56.8 in (1,443 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2006: 3,438 lb (1,559 kg) 2007–09: 3,469 lb (1,574 kg) 2010–12: 3,598 lb (1,632 kg) 2011–12 Hybrid: 3,756 lb (1,704 kg) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Model years | 2013–present |
| Designer | Max Wolff (Exterior) Soo Kang (Interior) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Ford CD4 platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2,850 mm) |
| Length | 194.1 in (4,930 mm) |
| Width | 73.4 in (1,864 mm) |
| Height | 58.1–58.2 in (1,476–1,478 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,713–3,911 lb (1,684–1,774 kg) |
The Lincoln MKZ, is a four-door, five-passenger mid-size luxury sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed as the Zephyr (MY 2006) and as the MKZ (MY 2007–present) by Ford's Lincoln brand — across two generations in both gasoline and hybrid gas/electric models.
Along with the badge engineered variant Ford Fusion, the MKZ is manufactured at Ford's Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly plant.
The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr was initially unveiled in concept form at the 2004 New York International Auto Show as a new entry-level luxury sedan, with several revised design elements from concept made their way into the production model. The front featured Lincoln's signature waterfall grille and jeweled quad projector beam headlights (HID headlights were available). Chrome trim extends along the Zephyr's beltline while the car's rear fascia features LED taillights and dual chrome exhaust tips. All Zephyrs featured low-profile tires on 17x7.5-inch wheels with painted aluminum versions standard and chrome versions optional.
Lincoln officially revived the Zephyr name in the fall of 2005 as a rebadged variant for the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan; the vehicles were based on the CD3 platform, which was derived from the Mazda 6. The "Zephyr" name had also previously been used on a Mercury division coupe, sedan and station wagon during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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