Lincoln reveals their new 2015 MKC compact luxury crossover

Lincoln surprised the automotive world with their all-new compact and rather handsome MKC luxury crossover, due as a 2015 model. In addition to the completely new model, Lincoln is showcasing a brand new pairing of Ford’s 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder with a premium crossover.

That motor is good for 275hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, which the brand says is the best-in-class horsepower per liter and torque per liter ratings. The MKC also comes with a smaller motor for the lesser variants, which displaces 2.0L and is also EcoBoosted to 240hp and 270 lb-ft of torque.

Production of the MKC is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2014 at Lincoln’s plant in Louisville, KY. Sales will begin next summer.

NOV 13, 2013 | NEW YORK

ALL-NEW 2015 LINCOLN MKC SMALL PREMIUM UTILITY FIRST TO OFFER 2.3-LITER ECOBOOST ENGINE

  • Underscoring the commitment to craft uniquely Lincoln vehicles, the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility will be the first to offer the 2.3-liter EcoBoost®four-cylinder turbocharged engine
  • This all-new engine will offer projected best-in-class horsepower per liter and best-in-class torque per liter
  • Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and a three-port integrated exhaust manifold (IEM), the 2.3-liter EcoBoost advances The Lincoln Motor Company’s efforts to build powerful and fuel-efficient vehicles

An all-new vehicle deserves an all-new engine.

The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled earlier today, adds a key new option to The Lincoln Motor Company lineup of premium vehicles, an available all-new engine – a 2.3-liter EcoBoost®turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant.

“Core to the Lincoln reinvention is creating new vehicles that are unique not only to the brand, but also to the premium automotive market,” said Jim Farley, executive vice president of Ford Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln. “The 2.3-liter EcoBoost helps us achieve that in the all-new 2015 MKC by setting a new standard in the balance of performance and efficiency.”

The 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder offers best-in-class performance even when measured against competitors’ six-cylinder engines. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost offers projected best-in-class horsepower per liter and best-in-class torque per liter, generating 275 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 300 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm, according to preliminary test data.

The 2.0-liter EcoBoost, standard on MKC, generates 240 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm, according to preliminary test data.

The 2.3-liter EcoBoost was specifically engineered for higher performance. Two factors pivotal to the success of the newest entry in the benchmark EcoBoost engine lineup are a three-port integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head and a twin-scroll turbocharger.

“The three-port IEM design is the key driver for performance because it improves airflow and optimizes exhaust energy pulses through the turbocharger,” said Pete Pandolfi, 2.3-liter Engine Supervisor for Lincoln. “The three-port IEM and twin-scroll turbo design really opened us up to have outstanding power and refinement.”

The exhaust flows from the inner and outer pairs of cylinders are kept separate as they go through the three ports into the two scrolls of the turbocharger. Separating the exhaust pulses until they hit the turbine wheel minimizes the backflow into the next cylinder that fires, preserving energy to help spin up the turbo.

Turbo lag is virtually eliminated for quicker response when the driver needs power for passing while enabling the exhaust valve to stay open longer for lower emissions and up to 15 percent better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines.

Production of the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC will begin in the second quarter of 2014 at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Ky. Vehicles will begin arriving to Lincoln dealerships next summer.

Chris Chin

Chris Chin is the Editor-In-Chief of egmCarTech and is a regular contributor to Automobile Magazine.

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