How tall are the tires on a Mercury Marauder?
Launching the Marauder is a cinch. The tail squats, the nose rises two inches, and both tires paint an identical two-foot stripe. Every time. There’s just enough wheelspin to publicize the Marauder’s mission statement without revealing its operator’s learning disorders.
How much horsepower does a 2003 Mercury Marauder have?
In a sense, Mercury is lucky that those buyers are quick to ferret out aftermarket bolt-ons. Kenny Brown, Ford Racing, Roush Racing, and McLaren are all expected to offer supercharging kits for this car. With only four to five pounds of boost, this V-8 will easily produce 345 to 355 horsepower and a like amount of torque—same as our Lizard.
When did the first Mercury Marauder come out?
With its appearance in the 19631/2 Mercury lineup, the Marauder name essentially designated a fastback roofline on Montereys. Six months later, Montclairs and Park Lanes could also be configured as Marauders. The idea was to satisfy stock-car racers searching for slicker aerodynamics.
Is the Ford Marauder still on the market?
In the car biz, that’s two lifetimes, four epochs, and one Ice Age ago. Not even Ford knows whether there remains a market for big, brooding, brutish boulevardiers. But if so, 18,000 Marauders can be produced annually. For now, coal is the only hue, though dark blue arrives in six months and silver for 2004.
What was the wheelbase of a Mercury Marauder?
The Marauder was based on the 121-inch wheelbase chassis used by full-size Ford vehicles (and the Mercury Colony Park station wagon). Similar to other 1960s vehicles with fastback rooflines, its rear window was “tunneled”, with large rear C-pillars.
When did the Mercury Marauder 4 door come out?
For 1964, the availability of Mercury Marauder expanded to four-door hardtops; along with two-doors, four-door hardtops also included a fastback roofline. The blocky “Breezeway” models continued as before.
What kind of engine does a Ford Marauder have?
Standard versions of the Marauder were equipped with the 390 cu in (6.4 L) Ford FE engine and a manual 3-speed transmission. The Marauder X-100 was only equipped with the 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS) 429 cu in (7.0 L) engine with a 3-speed FMX automatic as an option.
When did the Mercury Marauder concept car come out?
At the 2002 Chicago Auto Show, Ford introduced the Mercury Marauder as a concept car. Serving as a preview of the production vehicle, the concept car was a two-door convertible with a five-passenger interior.