1996 Mercury Sable GS Wagon specifications

1996 Mercury Sable GS Wagon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2756 mm 108.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Length 5057 mm 199.1 inches
Width 1854 mm 73 inches
Height 1463 mm 57.6 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1604 kg 3536 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61 litres 13.4 [16.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code 99U
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3 litre
2986 cc
(182.217 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW)
at 5250 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
230 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
at 3250 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
36.2 kW/litre
49.2 ps/litre
48.6 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
77.03 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.17:1
Fuel system Ford EEC-IV fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 967.9 kPa (140.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
91.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
90.4 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.83 kg/kW
24.78 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 19/28 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km12.4/8.4 l/100km city/highway
km/litre8.1/11.9 km/l city/highway
UK MPG22.8/33.6 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG19.0/28.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6.0J x 15
Wheel size rear 6.0J x 15
Tyres front P205/65 R 15 92T
Tyres rear P205/65 R 15 92T
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 274 mm
Rear brake diameter 255 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID825979
Production total
Model code 74
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Mercury Sable GS Wagon added 2025-02-14.
Last modified 2025-02-14.

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