Lincoln MKZ Horsepower & Torque (2007 - 2020): How Much Power Does A MKZ Have?

The Lincoln MKZ, produced from 2007 to 2020, was a mid-size luxury sedan that marked Lincoln's push into the premium market with both gasoline and hybrid options.

Over its lifespan, the MKZ offered a range of engines, starting with a 3.5L V6 producing 263 horsepower in 2012 and transitioning to a 2.0L turbocharged engine delivering 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque by 2020.

Hybrid models, such as the 2.5L Atkinson Cycle engine, prioritized efficiency with 156 horsepower.

Transmission options included a 6-speed automatic and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT), with front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations available.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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Second Generation: 2013-2020

2020 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a 2.0L IVCT ATKINSON engine, producing a horsepower range of 188 hp with front-wheel drive (FWD) to 245 hp with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with FWD to 275 lb-ft with AWD, reflecting the drivetrain configuration's impact on performance.

The vehicle features a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Aisin Powersplit technology for FWD and a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission for AWD.

2019 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a 2.0L IVCT ATKINSON engine, producing a horsepower range of 188 hp with front-wheel drive (FWD) to 245 hp with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with FWD to 275 lb-ft with AWD.

The vehicle features a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for the FWD configuration and a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission for the AWD configuration.

2018 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ 2018 features a 2.0L I4 IVCT ATKINSON engine, producing a horsepower range of 188 hp with front-wheel drive and E-CVT to 245 hp with all-wheel drive and a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with front-wheel drive and E-CVT to 275 lb-ft with all-wheel drive and a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.

2017 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ 2017 features a horsepower range from 188 hp with the 2.0L IVCT Atkinson I4 engine to 240 hp with the 2.0L GTDI V6 engine, both utilizing an AWD drivetrain.

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with the IVCT Atkinson engine to 270 lb-ft with the GTDI V6 engine.

All configurations are paired with a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.

2016 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ features a 2.0L engine with two configurations: the IVCT Atkinson engine produces 188 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque, while the EcoBoost GTDI engine generates 240 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque.

Both engine options are paired with an automatic transmission, with the EcoBoost GTDI configuration utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2015 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ 2015 features a horsepower range from 188 hp with the 2.0L IVCT Atkinson engine to 240 hp with the 2.0L EcoBoost GTDI engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with the IVCT Atkinson engine to 270 lb-ft with the EcoBoost GTDI engine.

Both engine options are paired with a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission for efficient power delivery.

2014 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ 2014 features a horsepower range from 188 hp with the 2.0L IVCT Atkinson engine to 240 hp with the 2.0L EcoBoost GTDI engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with the IVCT Atkinson engine to 270 lb-ft with the EcoBoost GTDI engine.

Both engine options are paired with a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.

2013 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ features a horsepower range from 188 hp with the 2.0L ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine to 240 hp with the 2.0L ECOBOOST V6 engine, both utilizing an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with the ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID to 270 lb-ft with the ECOBOOST V6 engine.

Transmission options include an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) for the hybrid and a 6-speed SelectShift automatic for the ECOBOOST engine.

First Generation: 2006-2012

2012 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ offers a horsepower range from 191 hp with a 2.5L 16-Valve Atkinson Hybrid engine to 263 hp with a 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve Duratec engine.

Torque is consistently rated at 249 lb-ft with the 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve Duratec engine.

The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and utilizes a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with the 3.5L engine, while the hybrid variant employs an Aisin Powersplit E-CVT automatic transmission.

2011 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ offers a horsepower range from 156 hp with the 2.5L 16-Valve Atkinson Hybrid engine to 263 hp with the 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve Duratec engine.

Torque output varies from 136 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 249 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

The vehicle features an AWD drivetrain and is equipped with a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine, while the hybrid variant utilizes an Aisin Powersplit E-CVT automatic transmission.

2010 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a 3.5L DOHC 24-valve Duratec engine, producing a consistent output of 263 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque.

This vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift capability.

2009 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The 2009 Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a 3.5L DOHC 24-valve Duratec engine, producing a consistent output of 263 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque.

This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2008 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The 2008 Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a 3.5L DOHC 24-valve Duratec engine, producing a consistent output of 263 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque.

This vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2007 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower

The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a 3.5L DOHC 4V DURATEC engine, producing a consistent output of 263 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque.

This vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.