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2003 Mercury Marauder Base 4dr Sedan

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Large
17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Large

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

111.2

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4195

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.6L/281

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

302 @ 5750

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

318 @ 4250

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent SLA

Suspension Type - Rear:

Watts Linkage

Front Tire Size:

P235/50R18

Rear Tire Size:

P245/55R18

Front Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.0

Wheelbase (in):

114.7

Length, Overall (in):

212.0

Trunk Volume (ft³):

20.6

Advanced Technical Data

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

150

Trans Type:

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.55

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

130

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Spare Wheel Size (in):

18 x - TBD -

Steering Type:

Variable Assist

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.0

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

60.8

Front Hip Room (in):

57.1

Second Head Room (in):

37.9

Second Leg Room (in):

39.6

Second Shoulder Room (in):

60.3

Second Hip Room (in):

58.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.2

Height, Overall (in):

58.9

Track Width, Front (in):

63.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

65.6

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.5

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