Hennessey MaxBoost 435 Lincoln MKS

Ford's EcoBoost technology is just beginning to trickle into some of the automaker's models. One of the first to receive the boosted treatment was the Lincoln MKS. The V6 powered Lincoln is pretty stout in stock form, putting out 355hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.

Hennessey Performance is the first to offer an upgraded kit for the EcoBoost V6, the MaxBoost 435. The kit ups the ante to 435hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 comes quick at 4.5 seconds, and the quarter mile happens in 13.08conds at 106 mph.

The parts that make this Lincoln as quick as a BMW M5 include a cold air induction kit, polished intercooler piping, engine management software upgrade, and a cat back exhaust. Hennessey also backs the package with a one year, 12,000 mile warranty. Check out this video above to see it in action.

Ford's EcoBoost shines at the dragstrip

Car and Driver, among others, recently got to try out the future of Ford's powertrains at the dragstrip. The Ford Flex EcoBoost and Lincoln MKS EcoBoost got out to make some passes at Milan Raceway in Milan, Michigan a few weeks back.

Both the MKS and the Flex sported a 3.5 liter powertrain rated at 355hp, thanks to some turbocharged power. It's so surprise then that neither proved to be a slouch, with the MKS running the quarter in 13.9 seconds at 104 mph and the Flex netting a time of 14.5 seconds at 98 mph.

Their performance is certainly a great indicator of future potential, as neither car is your typical drag racer. Just wait until these things get dropped in a Mustang, and the aftermarket gets ahold of them and starts cranking out aftermarket parts.