Lincoln MKS to get twin-turbochargers and direct-injection in 2009

The production debut of Ford Motor Company’s TwinForce—twin-turbochargers and direct-injection gasoline-engine technology—is expected with the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS flagship sedan that is slated to go on sale next year.

TwinForce technology will be applied to Ford’s inline-four cylinder as well as V-6 engines before 2011, the automaker announced at a product event at its proving grounds in Dearborn.

Ford gave us a first look at TwinForce with the 3.5-liter V-6 in the Lincoln MKR concept at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Ford officials are not providing timing on the rollout of the turbos and direct-injection engines, but the expectation is that the I-4 application will debut with the 2009 Ford Fusion. And while Ford officials did not address V-8s, we anticipate that the technology will be incorporated into the new Boss modular V-8 family that will eventually make its way into the next generation F-Series.

Source : www.caranddriver.com/carnews