Lincoln unveils flagship MKS sedan

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln brand, trying to regain traction in the cutthroat luxury car market, today launches its new full-size flagship sedan, the MKS, at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The first of Lincoln’s MKS sedans to hit showrooms in early 2008 will be powered by Ford’s new 270 horsepower, 265 lb.-ft. torque 3.7-liter V-6 engine, developed specifically for Lincoln.