Behind the chrome, 20-inch wheels, overwrought interior, and sparkling paint is Lincoln's next flagship. The MKS (pronounced-Mark S) is built on the upcoming platform that will also be the basis for the redesigned Volvo S80, due out later this year. Other features co-developed with the Swedes are a transversely mounted 4.4-liter V-8 with 315 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a six-speed automatic. A production MKS is at least a year away and should cost about $40,000.
Tony Quiroga is a 20-year-veteran Car and Driver editor, writer, and car reviewer and the 19th editor-in-chief for the magazine since its founding in 1955. He has subscribed to Car and Driver since age six. "Growing up, I read every issue of Car and Driver cover to cover, sometimes three or more times. It's the place I wanted to work since I could read," Quiroga says. He moved from Automobile Magazine to an associate editor position at Car and Driver in 2004. Over the years, he has held nearly every editorial position in print and digital, edited several special issues, and also helped produce C/D's early YouTube efforts. He is also the longest-tenured test driver for Lightning Lap, having lapped Virginia International Raceway's Grand Course more than 2000 times over 12 years.
