2009 Lincoln MKS revealed @ LA Auto Show!

Some select pix.

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I forgot to add, they updated the keyless entry system, so it's invisible unless you touch it. Pretty neat actually.

The 'double oh' rims look great.

I think if the TT-V6 turns out to be a good engine, then the MKS could be a real winner. Frankly, I think it looks better than the STS, but not as good as the redesigned CTS.

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I think the interior is definitely better than that of my LS, but like you said bat, a test drive is in order. :)
 
Holy crap that would be a b*tch to work on. Did you check out that pic under the hood?
 
how bout that? looks like a 12 volt outlet next to the headlight controls and steering wheel. interior reminds me of the ac legend.
 
The interior looks tight, outside is ok, I don't like the way the wheels sit too close to each other like in mose FWD cars.
 
booooring. Interior looks like it was stolen out of a truck. If I drive a Lincoln I prefer it to have at least some of its roots in the gilded age of Lincoln. Rear wheel drive, long and lean, beautiful inside and out. Only thing I really like is the rear end; rest of it looks like a Ford with a body kit. It just looks too bland to me. I agree with Joey. I'll wait for a coupe.
 
If its front wheel drive, I'm not interested. But if its AWD, maybe. I'd like to see it in person and take a test drive before I make a judgement.

Guaranteed this weekend people will be putting Lincoln press kits up on eBay. I'm gonna get me one and check out the details.
 
ToddG said:
If its front wheel drive, I'm not interested. But if its AWD, maybe. I'd like to see it in person and take a test drive before I make a judgement.

Guaranteed this weekend people will be putting Lincoln press kits up on eBay. I'm gonna get me one and check out the details.
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It's FWD and also comes in AWD. The Volvo Haldex AWD system is pretty good.

And ToddG, you can build and price your MKS here. http://www.lincoln.com/reachhigher/?intcmp=B_Lincoln07_LHomeNews_RHHome_20071114

The recessed keyless entry system is neat. That's a brilliant idea- I really like Ford's keyless entry b/c it's so handy when you accidentally lock your keys in the car. No other manufacturer has that. But the past design was a bit dated. This new update is modern and clean.
 
05Warrior said:
booooring. Interior looks like it was stolen out of a truck. If I drive a Lincoln I prefer it to have at least some of its roots in the gilded age of Lincoln. Rear wheel drive, long and lean, beautiful inside and out. Only thing I really like is the rear end; rest of it looks like a Ford with a body kit. It just looks too bland to me. I agree with Joey. I'll wait for a coupe.
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No? The interior is very much like the Lincoln Continental Concept car, which in turn is based off of the old continentals from the 'gilded age'. :)
 
NYC LS8 said:
It's ok. Pretty blah looking to me and doesn't hold a candle to the LS in the looks department.
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Are you kidding??

The fit and finish on that car is 10 times better than the LS. The car is more refined, more luxurious and it has more power. I'd give up my LS in a second to have one of those cars. AWD and a TT model later on...where do I sign?

I think you need to look again. Our LS' don't hold a candle to that car at all.
 
I don't see how the LS doesn't hold a candle to the car. Sure it gets similar power to the v8 out of a v6, but that isn't really an improvement. And it is just a rebadged Fusion. I'd like to see what they get out of the TT, but I'd rather see an original Lincoln design with some serious power.

There needs to be a hot rod lincoln that has class, and original style. With power to back it up. While the MKS looks nice, it's still a fusion.
 
AndrewCoja said:
I don't see how the LS doesn't hold a candle to the car. Sure it gets similar power to the v8 out of a v6, but that isn't really an improvement. And it is just a rebadged Fusion. I'd like to see what they get out of the TT, but I'd rather see an original Lincoln design with some serious power.

There needs to be a hot rod lincoln that has class, and original style. With power to back it up. While the MKS looks nice, it's still a fusion.
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I think you've got that wrong. The Fusion is the MKZ, the MKS is more like a Volvo S80.

The TT was demonstrated with the MKR concept car, and it was quoted at the time to have 400 hp and 415 lb torque. Whether those numbers will still hold, that could be some serious engine power...
 
captainalias said:
I think you've got that wrong. The Fusion is the MKZ, the MKS is more like a Volvo S80.
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Yup; the Fusion, MKZ, and Milan are all CD3; the MKS, Taurus, and Taurus X are all D3, and the D3 platform is based on the Volvo platform under the S80.
 
King03LS8 said:
Are you kidding??
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No.

King03LS8 said:
The fit and finish on that car is 10 times better than the LS. The car is more refined, more luxurious and it has more power. I'd give up my LS in a second to have one of those cars. AWD and a TT model later on...where do I sign?
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I said the looks department. Not fit and finish. Never said a word about the drivetrain. Altough now that you mentioned it, a FWD 6 cylinder does nothing for me. AWD and a TT model later on...we'll see about that. This IS Ford we're talking about here.
 
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