2012 Lincoln MKZ

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2012 Lincoln MKZ

Starting MSRP $34,755–$36,645

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

Engines

See Specs 263-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 150-amp. alternator  
Standard 500 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
SelectShift Sequential sport shift  
3.33 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Available Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Available Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard P225/50VR17.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Available P225/45VR18.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Available 18" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated side-view door mirrors  
Standard Auto dimming left side-view door mirror  
Standard Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Available Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Available Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Available Voice activated air conditioning  
Available 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Keypad locking  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Available Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Available Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Available Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard Ventilated front seats  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Bridge of Weir leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Available Bridge of Weir leather front seat upholstery  
Available Bridge of Weir simulated suede/leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood/metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Available Aluminum instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Metal-look console insert  
Available Genuine wood/metal-look console insert  
Available Genuine wood console insert  
Standard Leather/chrome shift knob  
Standard Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Available Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Available Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Available Carpet cargo mat  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Available SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Available DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Available 600W amplifier  
Available Automatic equalizer  
Available Digital signal processor  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 9 speakers
Available 14 performance speakers  
Available Entertainment system with DVD  
Standard Internet access  
Available 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam halogen headlamps  
Available Delay-off projector beam high-intensity headlamps  
Available Directionally adaptive headlights  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Available Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Rear parking sensors  
Available Rear with camera parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Available Blind spot sensor  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
AdvanceTrac Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
213 cu.in. Engine displacement  
263-hp @ 6,250 rpm Engine horsepower  
249 lbs.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.6" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
10.30 to 1 Compression ratio  
17.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
18 mpg Fuel economy city  
27 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,598 lbs. Curb weight  
189.8" Exterior length  
72.2" Exterior body width  
56.9" Exterior height  
107.4" Wheelbase  
61.3" Front tread  
61.3" Rear tread  
18.8' Turning radius  
42.3" Front legroom  
36.7" Rear legroom  
38.7" Front headroom  
37.8" Rear headroom  
54.0" Front hiproom  
53.5" Rear hiproom  
57.2" Front shoulder room  
55.8" Rear shoulder room  
99.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
16.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
16.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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