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Mercury Sable III 3.0 V6 (157 Hp)
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Mercury Sable:
The Mercury Sable is a range of automobiles manufactured and marketed by the Mercury brand of Ford Motor Company. Introduced on December 26, 1985, as the replacement for the Mercury Marquis, the Sable marked the transition of the mid-sized Mercury product range to front-wheel drive.
Over its production span, the Sable was Mercury's badge-engineered counterpart to the Ford Taurus, below the Grand Marquis in the Mercury range. From the 1986 to 2005 model years, it was produced as a mid-sized, four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. For 2006, the Sable was replaced by the full-sized Montego and mid-sized Milan. It was reintroduced for 2008 as a full-sized car, offered as a four-door sedan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Mercury Sable (III). With 251 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1515 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mercury Sable III was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle primarily for the North American market, its safety ratings would typically come from NHTSA or IIHS, which are not directly comparable to Euro NCAP standards.
3.0 V6 (157 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 157 Hp Vulcan V6 provides adequate power for daily commuting and highway cruising, offering smooth but unexciting acceleration typical of its era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for a V6 of this size and vintage, with urban consumption being notably higher than extra-urban figures.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for five adults
- • Smooth and compliant ride quality
- • Reliable Vulcan V6 engine options
- • Large trunk capacity
- • Excellent value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Uninspired handling and steering feel
- • Dated interior design by end of production
- • Average fuel economy, especially in urban driving
- • Some reports of transmission issues (AX4N)
- • Exterior styling was polarizing for some
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Station Wagon II: 1991 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Sable |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (157 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 157 Hp @ 4900 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 52.6 Hp/l [160mm more] |
| Torque: | 251 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Vulcan More details about the engine Vulcan |
| Engine displacement: | 2986 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 103.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1515 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5070 mm mm [160mm more] |
| Width: | 1850 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm mm [67mm more] |
| Front track: | 1560 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Mercury Sable, what would it be?