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2012 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

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2012 Lincoln MKZ
Starting Price:
$34,755
Estimated MPG:
18 city | 27 hwy
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2012 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
6-disc
MP3 player:
Yes
Premium Brand:
THX II
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
SIRIUS

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.7 "
Front Leg Room:
42.3 "
Overall height:
56.9 "
Overall Length:
189.8 "
Overall Width:
72.2 "
Rear Head Room:
37.8 "
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 "
Wheelbase:
107.4 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
8

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.30 : 1
Displacement:
213 cu.in.
Horse Power:
263 hp
Size:
3.5 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-6
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
3.5
Fuel tank capacity:
17.5gal.
Horsepower:
263hp @ 6,250RPM
Number of valves:
24
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission:
6 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
18 mpg
Highway:
27 mpg

Instrumentation

Compass:
Compass
External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Lights

Adaptive headlights:
Adaptive headlights

Memorized Settings

seat memory:
Driver

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open/close glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
5
Upholstery:
Leather

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Short and long arm
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system:
With voice activation

Tires

Diameter:
17.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
50
Speed Rating:
V
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
Performance AS
Width:
225 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
6

Video System

Video player:
With DVD

Warranty

roadside months:
72 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,598 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
17 cu.ft.

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
Machined aluminum
Width:
7.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Auto-dimming door mirrors
Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: chrome
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: trunk
Tailpipe finisher
: chrome

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Front dual zone A/C
Garage door transmitter
Illuminated entry
Memory seat
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
AM/FM radio
CD player
Internal memory capacity (GB)
: 10 GB
Internet access capable
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 14
Speakers
: 9
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass
Delay-off headlights
Front fog lights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Parking sensors
: rear
Parking sensors
: rear with camera
Rear reading lights
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-6
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 3.5
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 18mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 27mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 17.5gal.
Horsepower
: 263hp @ 6,250RPM
Manual-shift auto
: SelectShift
Number of valves
: 24
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Genuine wood dashboard insert
Genuine wood door panel insert
Heated front seats
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Max seating capacity
: 5
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat
Ventilated front seats

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 10.30 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 92.5mm x 88.7mm (3.64" x 3.49")
Engine displacement
: 3.5 L
Engine horsepower
: 263hp @ 6,250RPM
Engine torque
: 249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,834mm (72.2")
Exterior height
: 1,445mm (56.9")
Exterior length
: 4,821mm (189.8")
Front headroom
: 983mm (38.7")
Front hiproom
: 1,372mm (54.0")
Front legroom
: 1,074mm (42.3")
Front shoulder room
: 1,453mm (57.2")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 4
Interior cargo volume
: 467 L (17 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 467 L (17 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,803L (99.0 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 960mm (37.8")
Rear hiproom
: 1,359mm (53.5")
Rear legroom
: 932mm (36.7")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,417mm (55.8")
Turning radius
: 5.7m (18.8')
Wheelbase
: 2,728mm (107.4")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 225/45VR18.0
Front tires
: 225/50VR17.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 225/45VR18.0
Rear tires
: 225/50VR17.0
Speed-sensing steering
Tires
: performance
Wheel size
: 17"
Wheel size
: 18"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Maintenance warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 72 months/70,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 72 months/70,000miles
Optional Features

Convenience Features

Navigation system
Optional
Power moonroof
Optional

Entertainment Features

DVD-Audio
Optional
Entertainment system
Optional
Premium audio system
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Blind spot sensor
Optional
High intensity discharge headlights
Optional
Rain sensing wipers
Optional

Powertrain

Block heater
Optional

Seats and Trim

Genuine wood console insert
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Sport suspension
Optional

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