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Heads up to all you 2.0 MKZ Owners, just because your engine has been qualified as 'Pursuit Approved' by the prestigious law enforcement organizations, it does NOT allow you to go hot rodding around town. Just kidding. Seriously, this is great news for us owners. I know my 2016 MKZ has impressive performance after driving it off the dealers lot last month and had to check the actual speed times. 0-60 is 7.1 for FWD (AWD is 6.9).....15.3 Quarter Mile at 94 MPH.(autofiles.com) Using 87 octane....26.5 MPG...Mostly city. Hey, this MKZ weighs in at almost 2 tons...so I'm happy. Not taking away from the bigger V-6 brother, I just love this car. Google today and the article is posted. Here is a quote:Both police departments also now say the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder is ready for a chase. Ford introduced the model in 2013, and it passed the LASD and MSP's 32-lap tests this year. According to Terry, there are no changes to the model this year, but they "concluded that it could (and now is) pursuit rated." I know it's in the Taurus platform with upgraded brakes etc...but the base engine approval is nice to hear.