Lincoln MKT 0–60 Times
The Lincoln MKT 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln MKT is the 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Wagon, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.60 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lincoln MKT is the 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Wagon, which took 6.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.60 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lincoln MKT tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.63 seconds at 96.43 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.10sec
2010 EcoBoost Wagon · stock
Average 0–60
6.10sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.63sec
@ 96.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.10sec
2010 EcoBoost Wagon
Across 3 verified runs, the Lincoln MKT ranges from 6.10 to 6.10 seconds 0–60, with a 6.10-second average.
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Lincoln MKT Performance Overview
Lincoln’s MKT performance record begins and, in this dataset, remains concentrated at launch, with 3 verified tests spanning 2010 to 2010. All recorded results come from the opening-year 1st Gen model and specifically the EcoBoost Wagon, which defined the model’s acceleration profile from the start. With a 355-hp twin-turbocharged gasoline V6, the tested MKT established a consistent baseline for the nameplate rather than a broad range of performance variations.
In those initial tests, the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon reached 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, and that figure stands as both the earliest and quickest recorded 0-60 time in the sample. Quarter-mile performance was similarly tight across the three runs: the fastest pass was 14.6 seconds at 97 mph, while the overall average settled at 14.63 seconds at 96.4 mph. Because all available tests are from the same trim and model year, there is no documented step-by-step evolution through later production; within the visible data, the MKT stands today as a single-era, gasoline-only, twin-turbo crossover with a current-generation best of 6.1 seconds to 60 mph.
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Lincoln MKT 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 2010–2019 | 6.10s | 6.10s — 2010 EcoBoost Wagon | 3 | The 1st Gen generation (2010–2019) averaged 6.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon at 6.10 seconds. Output was 355 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. |
1st Gen
2010–2019
Avg 0–60
6.10s
Fastest
6.10s
Tests
3
2010 EcoBoost Wagon
The 1st Gen generation (2010–2019) averaged 6.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon at 6.10 seconds. Output was 355 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
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Lincoln MKT 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 1 year
▾
2010 Lincoln MKT
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.63
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Wagon
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,912 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Wagon
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 95.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,912 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Wagon
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,912 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H / 18.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Lincoln MKT 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 MKT trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln MKT 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 MKT performance FAQs
9 questions
The 2010 Lincoln MKT hits 60 mph in 6.1 seconds in EcoBoost Wagon form. Across three recorded tests, every 2010 MKT run reached 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, making that the established benchmark for this model year. Those runs were all stock, AWD, twin-turbo examples rated at 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft.
The quickest Lincoln MKT on record is the 2010 MKT EcoBoost Wagon, with a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds. It also posted the best quarter-mile result for the model at 14.6 seconds at 97 mph. All three recorded MKT tests are stock examples of this same 355-hp AWD twin-turbo trim.
The fastest stock Lincoln MKT is the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon at 6.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since every recorded MKT test is a stock vehicle, the fastest overall and fastest stock result are the same. The best quarter-mile for a stock MKT is 14.6 seconds at 97 mph.
The Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Wagon runs 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds. Across three verified runs, its quarter-mile times ranged from 14.6 to 14.7 seconds, with trap speeds from 95.3 to 97 mph. This trim uses a 355-hp, 350-lb-ft twin-turbo gasoline engine and AWD, with a listed curb weight of 4,912 pounds.
A first-generation Lincoln MKT, covering 2010 to 2019, has an average 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds across three recorded tests. The quickest first-gen run is also 6.1 seconds, set by the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon. All first-generation tests on record are twin-turbo gasoline models with 355 horsepower.
The fastest first-generation Lincoln MKT is the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon, recorded at 6.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same trim also holds the quickest quarter-mile result for the generation at 14.6 seconds at 97 mph. Across the three first-gen tests on record, no quicker MKT has been verified.
Yes. All three recorded Lincoln MKT tests posted the same 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds. That means the fastest, slowest, and average 0-60 result for the MKT are all 6.1 seconds. The variation shows up in the quarter-mile, where recorded runs range from 14.6 to 14.7 seconds.
There are 3 Lincoln MKT performance tests on record, and all 3 are production vehicles. The overall average 0-60 time is 6.1 seconds, and the average quarter-mile is 14.63 seconds at 96.4 mph. Every recorded test is for the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon, and all are stock examples.
The Lincoln MKT runs the quarter-mile in 14.6 to 14.7 seconds across recorded tests. The quickest pass is 14.6 seconds at 97 mph, while the model-wide average stands at 14.63 seconds at 96.4 mph. All quarter-mile results on record come from the 2010 EcoBoost Wagon with 355 horsepower and AWD.
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 MKT can do, not a single marketing claim.
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