The Sable, Mercury's best-selling vehicle according to MSN Autos, fabricated its debut in 1986. This engine got 20 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.Dimensions
The 2003 Mercury Sable had four doors and stood 55.50 inches tall. It was 199.80 inches long with a 108.50 inch wheelbase.
155 Horsepower Engine
The GS and GS Plus used a 3.0-liter V6 engine with an overhead cam. The engine had two valves per cylinder for a complete of 12 valves. It generated 155 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 186 ft-lbs. of torque at 3,900 rpm. The Muzzle on this engine was 3.50 inches, while the stroke was 3.10 inches, along with a compression ratio of 9.7:1. It came with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. This engine got 20 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.
200 Horsepower Engine
The LS Premium engine was also a 3.0-liter V6. However, this engine had a dual overhead cam with four valves per cylinder for a total of 24 valves. The engine generated 200 horsepower at 5,650 rpm and 200 ft-lbs. of torque at 4,400 rpm. The bore was 3.50 inches while the stroke was 3.13 inches. The compression ratio on this engine was 10:1. It came with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. A mid-size sedan, the Sable fills in between the compact Cougar and the full-sized Grand Marquis. It is constructed on the duplicate platform as Ford's Taurus. Three trims were available in 2003; the GS, GS Plus and the LS Premium. The manufacturer's suggested retail value ranged from $20,625 to $23,025 depending on the trim purchased.
The Sable was 73 inches wide and had a 61.60 inch front track as well as a 62.10 inch rear track.
