When did the Ford Mercury Sable come out?
The Mercury Sable is a mid-size (1986-2005)/full-size (2008-present) sedan created by the Ford Motor Company and sold under the Mercury brand.
How much horsepower does a Mercury Sable have?
Although the power output was rated at the same 140 hp (104 kW) as the 3.0 L engine, this large V6 produced 215 ft·lbf (291 N·m) of torque, a welcome addition, especially in the heavier station wagons.
Is the Mercury Sable a rebadged Ford Taurus?
It is a rebadged variantof the Ford Taurus. The Sable was a milestone design for both Mercury and the entire American automotive industry, as well as a very influential vehicle in the marketplace, with Mercury selling nearly 2 million examples during its 20 years of production.[2]
What kind of suspension does a Mercury Sable have?
The Sable is equipped with four-wheel independent suspension. The front axle is fitted with MacPherson struts and a stabilizer bar; the rear axle on sedans is a coil-sprung 4-link layout with a coil-sprung double-wishbone (short/long arm) for station wagons, along with a stabilizer bar.
What was the significance of the Mercury Sable?
The Sable was a milestone design for both Mercury and the entire American automotive industry, as well as a very influential vehicle in the marketplace, with Mercury selling nearly 2 million examples during its 20 years of production. The Sable’s design was so futuristic, that it was called by the press “The car that came from the moon”.
How is the value of a 1999 Mercury Sable determined?
The value of a 1999 Mercury Sable, or any vehicle, is determined by its age, mileage, condition, trim level and installed options.
What kind of transmission does a Mercury Sable have?
The first-generation Mercury Sable was sold in two trim levels, in line with other Mercury models: base-trim GS and top-trim LS. As the first-generation Sable was never sold with a manual transmission, there was no equivalent to the Taurus MT-5 or Taurus SHO.