2010 Lincoln MKZ – What the Auto Press Says
The Lincoln MKZ began life as the Zephyr. It was bland-looking and far too underpowered to compete in the increasingly competitive entry-level luxury class. Ford updated the mid-size sedan back in 2007 with a more powerful engine, some cosmetic updates, and a new alphanumeric moniker. Despite the alterations, the least expensive Lincoln still didn’t stack up with the competition in many areas, let alone in terms of image or “wow” factor.
Understandably, Lincoln is looking to reverse the fortunes of its MKZ for the 2010 model year, with a thorough makeover on the inside and some major cosmetic tweaks on the outside. Has Lincoln improved its volume sedan entry enough to make the MKZ a consideration for car shoppers?
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The Mustang 5.0- That Fabulous Five-Point-O
The Ford Mustang 5.0 has been gone for some time, but with the new 32-valve, 5.0-liter “Coyote” V8 on its way, the badge could make a comeback and undoubtedly it’ll be more successful than Vanilla Ice’s past attempts.
After some digging through Ford’s parts database, a forum member at TheMustangSource came across a “5.0″ badge and an accompanying part number that could find itself attached to the 2011 Ford Mustang. Supposedly, KC also found listings for three new engine/transmission combos for 2011: the 3.7-liter V6 reported earlier (with both auto and manual gearboxes), a 5.0-liter (with the same transmission options) and a supercharged 5.4-liter. Although we’re treating this with a healthy bit of skepticism, it doesn’t seem beyond the pale, and if Van Winkle plays his cards right, maybe Ford will tap him for the marketing campaign.
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