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Mercury Sable Station Wagon 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)
Station Wagon III Overview:
Mercury Sable (Station Wagon III). With 251 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1605 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 V6 (157 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though not particularly spirited. Smooth and reliable, making it a solid choice for a family wagon.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is typical for a large American V6 wagon of its era, acceptable for highway but can be thirsty in urban settings.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for families
- • Large cargo capacity, especially with rear seats folded
- • Generally reliable V6 engines (Vulcan known for longevity)
- • Smooth ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Uninspired handling and soft suspension
- • Fuel economy can be a concern, particularly in urban driving
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Base engines can feel underpowered when fully loaded
- • Some plastic interior components prone to wear
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Station Wagon II: 1991 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Sable |
| Generation: | Station Wagon III |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (157 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 157 Hp @ 4900 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 52.6 Hp/l [150mm 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: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 156.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1605 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2290 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1290 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5060 mm mm [150mm more] |
| Width: | 1850 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [60mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm mm [67mm more] |
| Front track: | 1560 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 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 |
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