The Lincoln MKZ is a sport sedan of the luxury mark Lincoln belonging to Ford. The MKZ was called actually Lincoln Zephyr for model year 2006. After only a few months in production, Lincoln decided to change the name from Zephyr to MKZ, so that he agrees with Lincoln's new name regulation. The Zephyr was introduced for model year 2006 and competed on American Marks with BMW the 3er, the Mercedes Benz C-class and the Lexus IT.

The name Zephyr comes from a former Lincoln model, which was sold very successfully into the 1930ern. Although Lincoln intends to use in his new models only letter abbreviations instead of names the Zephyr name was revived.

The Zephyr takes the place of the Lincoln LS V6 as Lincoln's sport sedan and like its predecessor good Reviews of prominent American automagazines came. To the equipment likewise the new 600 Watt Lincoln THX audio system with 14 loudspeakers belongs.

For 2006 only a 3-Liter V6 engine with 165 KW (224 HP) was available. In model year 2007 a 3,5-Liter V6 engine with 186 KW (253 HP) is added to the selection. Both engines are likewise used in the Mecury Milan and Ford fusion, to have in these vehicles however less achievement.

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