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2012 Lincoln MKS Base 4DR FWD Sedan

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

$41,500 MSRP
3.7l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.1 sec

0-60 mph

15.6 sec

@ 93 mph

Horsepower • Torque
273 hp

Power

270 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,151 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Lincoln

Model:

MKS

Trim:

Base 4DR FWD Sedan

Style:

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

Base Price:

$41,500

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,151 lbs

Length:

204.1 in.

Width:

75.9 in.

Height:

61.6 in.

Wheelbase:

112.9 in.

MPG:

17 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

20 gal. / 420 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

272 hp @ 6,250 rpm

Torque:

270 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

273 hp @ 6,250 rpm

Torque:

270 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

Engine:

3.7l V-6

Displacement:

3.7 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.30 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,050 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.07 sec

0-60 mph:

7.44 sec

0-100 mph:

18.19 sec

60-130 mph:

35.35 sec

Top Speed:

135 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.23 sec @ 72.5 mph

¼ mile:

15.57 sec @ 93.2 mph

½ mile:

24.26 sec @ 111.6 mph

1 mile:

39.06 sec @ 128.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/55TR18

Rear Tires:

P235/55TR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.16

Gear Ratios

1: 4.48

2: 2.87

3: 1.84

4: 1.41

5: 1

6: 0.74

R: 2.88

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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