New 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost to start at $48,585

The 355-hp EcoBoost engine definitely has the power of a V-8, but does it live up to its fuel economy claim? Ford says the all-wheel-drive MKS EcoBoost will get at least 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. To compare, the front-wheel-drive MKS with the 273-hp 3.7-liter V-6 gets the same mileage, and the all-wheel-drive MKS with the same engine gets only 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. Thus, we would have to say Ford made good on its claim.

For the $48,585 base price, customers get 19-inch wheels, steering-wheel paddle shifters, all-wheel drive, adaptive HID headlights and a rear-window power sunshade. Sometime after the initial launch, a MKS EcoBoost appearance package will be available. It will include seats with embroidered Lincoln emblems on the headrests, illuminated MKS sill plates, 20-inch chrome wheels, unique badging and a subtle body kit.

The MKS EcoBoost will hit dealerships later this summer. Stay tuned for our driving impressions when our First Drive article goes up next week.

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New 2010 Lincoln Navigator Specifications

Navigator Engine Performance & Fuel Economy

• 5,408 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 90.2 mm bore, 105.9 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and three valves per cylinder 995
• E85 fuel with additional unleaded 87
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 28.0 gallon main E85 fuel tank 23.3
• Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 365 ft lb , 495 Nm @ 3,750 rpm

Profile : Lincoln Company

Henry Leland, one of the founders of rival Cadillac, also founded the Lincoln brand in 1917. Leland named the company after U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the U.S. Financial problems led to the company's acquisition by Ford Motor Company in 1922.

Envisioned as a competitor to General Motor's Cadillac division, Lincoln historically differentiated itself from Fords and Mercurys with unique designs, engine, and powertrains. Famous and well-known Lincolns include the Continental, Zephyr, the Mark series, and, of course, the Town Car. In 1998, Lincoln introduced the Lincoln Navigator, its first SUV and one of the largest in the luxury segment. Its introduction, combined with sales of the (now-defunct) Continental and Town Car, buoyed the brand to number one status in the U.S. until 1998, where foreign competition as well as rival Cadillac's even more massively successful Escalade, has pushed it aside.


In 2002, Ford discontinued the Lincoln Continental and Mark series. Replacing them include the smaller Lincoln LS which, too, would be cancelled in 2006. The LS has now been replaced by the MKZ (formerly known as the Zephyr). A second SUV, the short-lived Aviator, has been replaced by the all-new MKX crossover. Two recently introduced concepts, the MKS and the MKR, may replace the Town Car as early as 2008.