The Presidential Car

Beyond its presidential name, Lincoln automobiles livedessential factor in counter-terrorist driving maneuvers.
the tradition of quality and reliability founded byThat is why this presidential car is equipped with a
Henry M. Leland when he manufactured the first units3.5-liter Duratec DOHC V6 Engine mounted over a
back in 1917. This heritage was carried on by Fordhighly 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 carvalves working in each cylinder. Two hundred sixty
category with the equally famous Cadillac, also athree (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 Abrahamand comfortable ride. MKZ is available in front-wheel
Lincoln, the first United States President that Lelanddrive 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 limousinesprovides updated news and prime entertainment with
used by US Presidents. The "Sunshine Special" was130 channels available on its SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
the first car specially built for the use of a USSports, traffic and weather updates, as well as your
President. This V12 convertible served Pres. Franklinfavorite music genre, are fully enjoyed in
D. Roosevelt in 1939. In 1950, a Lincoln Cosmopolitancommercial-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 oncebest 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. Kennedythe base to keep you warm in the coldness of
was in service until 1977. It was altered to becomewinter. 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 usedpre-meeting agenda before reaching their destination,
until 2004.minus the noise of traffic outside.
Today, Lincoln is competing in the entry level, initialLincoln models available for the 2008 model year
quality premium automobile category with its MKZinclude the MKX, MKZ, Navigator, Mark LT and the
sport sedan, MKS luxury sedan and MKX crossoverTown Car. These proud models deserve the best
sport utility vehicle. J.D. Power and Associates gavebadge - the stylish and high quality Lincoln keychains.
the "Highest Initial Quality Awards of 2007" to LincolnThe 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 assteering-wheel keychain design.