| Beyond its presidential name, Lincoln automobiles lived | | | | essential factor in counter-terrorist driving maneuvers. |
| the tradition of quality and reliability founded by | | | | That is why this presidential car is equipped with a |
| Henry M. Leland when he manufactured the first units | | | | 3.5-liter Duratec DOHC V6 Engine mounted over a |
| back in 1917. This heritage was carried on by Ford | | | | highly versatile six-speed automatic transmission. This |
| Motor Company when it acquired Lincoln in 1922. | | | | V6 is made of light die-cast aluminum block with four |
| Lincoln shares the same prestige in the luxury car | | | | valves working in each cylinder. Two hundred sixty |
| category with the equally famous Cadillac, also a | | | | three (263) horsepower and 249 lb-ft. of torque of |
| creation of Leland. | | | | power is delivered smoothly, giving you a confident |
| The automobile is named in honor of Abraham | | | | and comfortable ride. MKZ is available in front-wheel |
| Lincoln, the first United States President that Leland | | | | drive and all-wheel drive variants. |
| voted when he reached the voting age. Since then, | | | | The interiors of the MKZ offer a VIP ambience. It |
| Lincoln traveled through history providing limousines | | | | provides updated news and prime entertainment with |
| used by US Presidents. The "Sunshine Special" was | | | | 130 channels available on its SIRIUS Satellite Radio. |
| the first car specially built for the use of a US | | | | Sports, traffic and weather updates, as well as your |
| President. This V12 convertible served Pres. Franklin | | | | favorite music genre, are fully enjoyed in |
| D. Roosevelt in 1939. In 1950, a Lincoln Cosmopolitan | | | | commercial-free channels. Winter or summer, the |
| nicknamed "Bubble Top" toured Presidents Truman, | | | | MKZ's perforated leather-trimmed seats provide the |
| Eisenhower and Kennedy. Pres. Johnson used it once | | | | best comfort. There is a setting for cool air to flow |
| before it was decommissioned in 1965. | | | | in the seats during summer and heating elements at |
| The 1961 Lincoln convertible used by Pres. Kennedy | | | | the base to keep you warm in the coldness of |
| was in service until 1977. It was altered to become | | | | winter. The seats are also power adjustable to make |
| an armor-plated sedan after his assassination. Pres. | | | | tall and small passengers adjust it almost effortlessly. |
| Nixon used a 1969-model Lincoln, and Presidents Ford, | | | | Busy persons can enjoy sleeping on the road with |
| Carter, Reagan and Bush used a 1972-model Lincoln. | | | | MKZ's noise absorption features. VIPs can finish their |
| The last presidential Lincoln was built in 1989 and used | | | | pre-meeting agenda before reaching their destination, |
| until 2004. | | | | minus the noise of traffic outside. |
| Today, Lincoln is competing in the entry level, initial | | | | Lincoln models available for the 2008 model year |
| quality premium automobile category with its MKZ | | | | include the MKX, MKZ, Navigator, Mark LT and the |
| sport sedan, MKS luxury sedan and MKX crossover | | | | Town Car. These proud models deserve the best |
| sport utility vehicle. J.D. Power and Associates gave | | | | badge - the stylish and high quality Lincoln keychains. |
| the "Highest Initial Quality Awards of 2007" to Lincoln | | | | The teardrop and valet metal keychain designs are |
| MKZ, a midsized premium multi-activity vehicle (MAV), | | | | engraved with the Lincoln's logo, a rectangular shape |
| and to Lincoln Mark LT, a large premium MAV. | | | | centered with a thin cross. There is also a miniature |
| The Secret Service has identified engine power as | | | | steering-wheel keychain design. |