Where was the Mercury Grand Marquis car made?
From 1979 to 1985, the Grand Marquis was manufactured at the St. Louis Assembly Plant in Hazelwood, Missouri. From 1986 to 2011, production was located at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant in Southwold, Ontario, Canada. With the closure of the Mercury brand following the 2010 model year, a limited run of 2011 models were produced.
When did the Crown Victoria replace the Grand Marquis?
For 1980, Ford introduced the LTD Crown Victoria as the first direct counterpart of the Grand Marquis. For 1979, Mercury downsized its full-size model line for the first time, with the Grand Marquis making its return as the premium model of the Mercury Marquis model range.
What kind of suspension does a Mercury Grand Marquis have?
Although reduced in size, the Grand Marquis would retain the basic suspension design of its predecessor, with a live rear axle suspension and double wishbone independent front suspension, with coil springs at all four wheels.
When did the Grand Marquis get disc brakes?
In 1985, gas-charged shock absorbers were standardized for the model line, with load-leveling rear air suspension introduced as an option. The Grand Marquis was fitted with front vented disc brakes and rear drum brakes. For 1986, 15-inch wheels made their return as standard equipment (after having been an option since 1979).
When did the Mercury Grand Marquis stop being sold?
The Mercury Grand Marquis is an automobile that was sold by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company from 1975 to 2011. From 1975 to 1982, it was the premium model of the Mercury Marquis line of full-size sedans, becoming a standalone model line in 1983. For 2003 and 2004, it was sold alongside the revival of the Mercury Marauder.
For 1980, Ford introduced the LTD Crown Victoria as the first direct counterpart of the Grand Marquis. For 1979, Mercury downsized its full-size model line for the first time, with the Grand Marquis making its return as the premium model of the Mercury Marquis model range.
What kind of engine does the Mercury Grand Marquis have?
As an option, a 180 hp 5.8L V8 made its return for the Grand Marquis; shared with Ford police/fleet cars, the 5.8L V8 was the final carbureted engine sold in North America by Ford at the time of its 1991 discontinuation.
When did the Mercury Grand Marquis Marauder come out?
Replacing the S-55, the Marauder was revived as a fastback variant of the Marquis, lasting through 1970. For 1974, the Grand Marquis nameplate made its first appearance, introduced as an interior trim package of the Marquis Brougham. In addition to a wood-trim steering wheel, the interior was fitted with leather-and-velour split-bench seats.