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Mercury Sable V 3.5 V6 (263 Hp) AWD Automatic
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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)
V Overview:
Mercury Sable (V). With 338 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1783 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. 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 V was primarily sold in North America and was not tested by Euro NCAP. For safety ratings, refer to NHTSA or IIHS assessments for the US market.
3.5 V6 (263 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With the same potent 3.5L V6, the AWD variant offers similar strong performance, with the added benefit of enhanced traction in adverse conditions.
Fuel Economy
The AWD system slightly impacts fuel economy compared to the FWD model, though it remains competitive for an all-wheel-drive V6 sedan.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for five adults
- • Powerful and smooth 3.5L Duratec V6 engine
- • Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for improved traction
- • Large trunk capacity (600 liters)
Cons:
- • Styling was considered conservative by some
- • Fuel economy is only average for its class
- • Interior materials could feel dated compared to rivals
- • Limited market presence due to Mercury brand phasing out
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (facelift 2004): 2004 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Sable |
| Generation: | V |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (263 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 263 Hp @ 6250 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.2 Hp/l [58mm more] |
| Torque: | 338 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec 35 More details about the engine Duratec 35 |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, iVCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6700 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | ULEV II |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.8 kg/Hp, 147.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1783 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 600 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 454 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5133 mm mm [58mm more] |
| Width: | 1892 mm mm [132mm less] |
| Height: | 1562 mm mm [152mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm mm [112mm more] |
| Front track: | 1633 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1636 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.05 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R17; 225/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 17; 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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