Lincoln MKT Concept Car Featuring EcoBoost Engine Unveiled

Lincoln unveiled today their newest premium utility concept vehicle - the Lincoln MKT. Key features of the spacious new vehicle include a 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine with turbocharging and direct injection that producers the power and torque of a V-8 engine, with the fuel efficiency of a V-6.

Combined with advanced transmissions, weight reductions, electric power steering, and aerodynamic improvements, the Lincoln MKT shows great promise for Ford Motor Company's vehicle sustainability strategy and appeals to consumers who want to lessen their impact on the environment without sacrificing style or power.

Ford's new EcoBoost engines, like that which is featured in the Lincoln MKT concept car, will reportedly deliver up to 20% better fuel economy on more than half a million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles each year in North America within the next five years. The EcoBoost engine will first be featured in the Lincoln MKS next year.

As for the Lincoln MKT, Mark Fields, President of The Americas, said. "The Lincoln MKT concept offers the comfort of a luxury sedan, the spaciousness and flexibility of a full-size utility and the performance of a sporty roadster -- executed with new technologies and materials that make it as environmentally friendly as it is elegant."

Here are the specs on the Lincoln MKT:

Specifications
Powertrain
Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost
Horsepower: 415 hp @ 5,750 RPM
Torque: 400 lb.-ft. from 2,000 to 5,000 RPM
Transmission: 6-speed select-shift AWD

Chassis
Length: 208.4 in
Wheelbase: 120.7 in
Width: 78.7 in
Height: 63.9 in

Track Width
Front: 67.1 in
Rear: 67.0 in

Suspension: Independent Rear Suspension

Headroom:
Front: 41.5 in
Second Row: 39.4 in

Legroom
Front: 42.0 in
Second Row: 44.0 in

Tire size: 285/35/ZR21