The 2003 Mercury Marauder delivers a 1960's American muscle car experience with contemporary driving dynamics, comfort, safety and low emissions.
Performance
The Mercury team, like most enthusiasts, knows the engine is the heart and soul of a car. Marauder uses a normally aspirated, all-aluminum 4.6-liter DOHC V-8 with four valves per cylinder that produces 302 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 318 foot-pounds of torque at 4,300 rpm.
The engine breathes through a low-restriction air intake and aluminum upper and lower intake manifolds. Premium unleaded fuel is fed to the engine through a dual-bore 57-mm throttle body and high-flow fuel injectors. The compression ratio is 10.1:1.
To minimize exhaust backpressure - and make a bold visual and auditory statement - the engine has 2-inch diameter high-flow stainless steel exhaust pipes through the hot end and 2.25-inch tailpipes out of the muffler with 3-inch stainless steel Megs brand tips. Under acceleration, the exhaust note is aggressive, with the unmistakable sound of a large American V-8 engine. However, overall sound levels are very subdued when cruising, creating a surprisingly tranquil cabin.
Design The body of the Marauder is finished in black gloss paint. Non-functional areas of the headlamp units are blacked-out, and the taillamp bezels are dark-tinted to continue the serious but understated appearance.
Unmistakable but subtle performance cues include the high output Cibie fog lamps integrated into the fascia, the 3-inch polished exhaust tips and the "Marauder" name embossed on the rear bumper.
The car's aggressive, muscle-car stance is reinforced by the large 18-inch wheels and tires. The image of the Roman god Mercury is cast into each of the wheel caps to further communicate the car's personality and heritage.
Performance
The Mercury team, like most enthusiasts, knows the engine is the heart and soul of a car. Marauder uses a normally aspirated, all-aluminum 4.6-liter DOHC V-8 with four valves per cylinder that produces 302 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 318 foot-pounds of torque at 4,300 rpm.
The engine breathes through a low-restriction air intake and aluminum upper and lower intake manifolds. Premium unleaded fuel is fed to the engine through a dual-bore 57-mm throttle body and high-flow fuel injectors. The compression ratio is 10.1:1.
To minimize exhaust backpressure - and make a bold visual and auditory statement - the engine has 2-inch diameter high-flow stainless steel exhaust pipes through the hot end and 2.25-inch tailpipes out of the muffler with 3-inch stainless steel Megs brand tips. Under acceleration, the exhaust note is aggressive, with the unmistakable sound of a large American V-8 engine. However, overall sound levels are very subdued when cruising, creating a surprisingly tranquil cabin.
Design The body of the Marauder is finished in black gloss paint. Non-functional areas of the headlamp units are blacked-out, and the taillamp bezels are dark-tinted to continue the serious but understated appearance.
Unmistakable but subtle performance cues include the high output Cibie fog lamps integrated into the fascia, the 3-inch polished exhaust tips and the "Marauder" name embossed on the rear bumper.
The car's aggressive, muscle-car stance is reinforced by the large 18-inch wheels and tires. The image of the Roman god Mercury is cast into each of the wheel caps to further communicate the car's personality and heritage.
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