Lincoln MKS 0–60 Times
The Lincoln MKS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln MKS is the 2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.90 seconds at 100.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Lincoln MKS is the 2009 Lincoln MKS Sedan, which took 7.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lincoln MKS tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.90 seconds at 92.72 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.20sec
2013 EcoBoost Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
6.50sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.90sec
@ 92.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.50sec
2009 Sedan
Across 5 verified runs, the Lincoln MKS ranges from 5.20 to 7.50 seconds 0–60, with a 6.50-second average.
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Lincoln MKS Performance Overview
Lincoln’s MKS performance profile spans 2009 to 2013 in this dataset, covering 5 verified tests across three model years and charting the sedan’s move from naturally aspirated V6 power to twin-turbo EcoBoost output. Early D3 cars opened with the standard 2009 Sedan at 7.0 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded run in the sample was a 2009 Sedan at 7.5 seconds. In the same D3 era, output ranged from 273 to 355 hp through the Cyclone V6 family and the EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, all in gasoline form.
Performance stepped up quickly once the EcoBoost trims appeared. The 2010 EcoBoost Sedan cut the benchmark to 5.4 seconds from 0-60 mph, establishing the model’s first clearly quicker tier and helping define the upper end of D3 performance. Across the full run, quarter-mile results averaged 14.9 seconds at 92.7 mph.
By the 2013 D4 facelift, the tested EcoBoost Sedan reached the line in 5.2 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds at 100.8 mph, both the best figures in the sample. That leaves the MKS, in its final recorded form here, as a gasoline-only full-size sedan whose quickest versions sat squarely in the low-five-second 0-60 range.
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Lincoln MKS 0–60 Times by Generation: D3 to D4
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4 | 2013–2016 | 5.20s | 5.20s — 2013 EcoBoost Sedan | 1 | The D4 generation (2013–2016) averaged 5.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 EcoBoost Sedan at 5.20 seconds. Output was 365 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. |
| D3 | 2009–2012 | 6.83s | 5.40s — 2010 EcoBoost Sedan | 4 | The D3 generation (2009–2012) averaged 6.83 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 EcoBoost Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 273 to 355 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.7L V6 configurations. |
D4
2013–2016
Avg 0–60
5.20s
Fastest
5.20s
Tests
1
2013 EcoBoost Sedan
The D4 generation (2013–2016) averaged 5.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 EcoBoost Sedan at 5.20 seconds. Output was 365 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
D3
2009–2012
Avg 0–60
6.83s
Fastest
5.40s
Tests
4
2010 EcoBoost Sedan
The D3 generation (2009–2012) averaged 6.83 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 EcoBoost Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 273 to 355 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.7L V6 configurations.
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Lincoln MKS 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 3 years
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2013 Lincoln MKS
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost Sedan
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 100.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,368 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 19.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
How we verify Lincoln MKS performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lincoln MKS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln MKS 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lincoln MKS performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost Sedan reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. It also runs the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds at 100.8 mph. That makes the 2013 model the quickest MKS on record and the quickest stock MKS as well.
The fastest Lincoln MKS on record is the 2013 MKS EcoBoost Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds. It is also the quickest quarter-mile MKS, posting 13.9 seconds at 100.8 mph. Output is 365 hp and 350 lb-ft, with twin-turbo power and AWD.
The fastest stock Lincoln MKS is the 2013 EcoBoost Sedan. It hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds at 100.8 mph. Since all 5 recorded MKS tests are production vehicles, the fastest stock result is also the fastest overall result.
Across 5 recorded Lincoln MKS tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.5 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 14.9 seconds at 92.7 mph. The quickest MKS reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is a 2009 Sedan at 7.5 seconds.
The D4 facelift Lincoln MKS, covering 2013-2016, has a recorded 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds. Its fastest trim is the 2013 EcoBoost Sedan, and that is also the only verified D4 test on record. Power for that run is listed at 365 hp from a twin-turbo gasoline setup.
The D3 Lincoln MKS, covering 2009-2012, averages 6.83 seconds from 0-60 across 4 tests. The quickest D3 example is the 2010 EcoBoost Sedan at 5.4 seconds. Recorded D3 power outputs range from 273 to 355 hp, with both naturally aspirated and twin-turbo gasoline versions represented.
The fastest D3-generation Lincoln MKS is the 2010 EcoBoost Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds. Across 4 D3 tests, the generation averages 6.83 seconds to 60 mph. That makes the quickest D3 just 0.2 second behind the fastest overall MKS, the 2013 D4 EcoBoost Sedan.
The EcoBoost Sedan is clearly quicker. Across 2 recorded EcoBoost Sedan tests, it averages 5.3 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 5.2 seconds. The regular Sedan appears in 3 tests, averaging 7.3 seconds with a best of 7.0 seconds, so the EcoBoost holds a large performance advantage.
The Lincoln MKS EcoBoost is the fast version of the range. Across 2 recorded tests, the EcoBoost Sedan averages 5.3 seconds from 0-60, with a best run of 5.2 seconds. The quickest example is the 2013 EcoBoost Sedan, rated at 365 hp and 350 lb-ft with AWD.
Across all 5 recorded Lincoln MKS tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.9 seconds at 92.7 mph. The quickest MKS in the quarter-mile is the 2013 EcoBoost Sedan, which runs 13.9 seconds at 100.8 mph. That same car is also the fastest MKS to 60 mph, at 5.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lincoln MKS can do, not a single marketing claim.
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