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	Mercury Marauder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marauders were offered from the 1963½ to 1965 model years, then again from 1969 to 1970.
		In 1964, Marauder name was used to designate both two and four door models of the Mercury Monterey, Montclair, and Park Lane using a fastback roofline, rather than the reverse-slant Breezeway roof that had been introduced in 1963.
		The 2003 Mercury Marauder was based on the Ford Panther platform which utilizes a hydroformed steel frame, front rack and pinion steering, in addition to totally revised front and rear suspension with monotube shock absorbers, the Marauder also had a naturally aspirated 4.6 L DOHC V8 with 302 hp and 318 ft·lbf torque.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mercury_Marauder (704 words)

	Mercury (automobile) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mercury is an automobile marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury Lincoln models, similar to General Motors' Buick brand and DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler brand.
		Mercury was its own division at Ford until 1945 when it was combined with Lincoln into the Lincoln-Mercury Division, with Ford hoping the brand would be known as a "junior Lincoln", rather than an upmarket Ford.
		Mercury's heyday was in the 1950s, when its formula of stretching and lowering existing Ford platforms was very successful.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mercury_(automobile) (773 words)

	Denver Newspaper Agency cars.com:
		Mercury cites a front/rear weight distribution of 55/45, and as one might expect, the car understeers in corners, but modulating the accelerator drives the rear end into the turn for a more balanced feel.
		For Mercury, the Marauder is no less than an attempt to redefine the brand, to inspire passion, to bring in younger buyers and to turn a profit in the process — a tall order, to be sure.
		Chevy and Mercury fans are certain to continue arguing the relative merits of the Impala SS and the Marauder.
	www.cars.com /carsapp/denver?szc=80202&srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/mvp/mercury/marauder/marauder_overview.tmpl (3370 words)

	Driving Today
		Accompanying the racing Mercury Marauder came a Marauder sub-series of the full-size '63 Mercury, which, rumor has it, was originally designed to be the 1964 Ford.
		The Marauder trim and several Marauder engine choices were made available on all three full-size Mercury models, so you could buy a Mercury Monterey Marauder, a Mercury Montclair Marauder, or a Mercury Park Lane Marauder, each with a checkered flag on the fender.
		While no one will claim the Mercury Marauder was the best muscle car of its era, it was a stout performer that put a bit of steel in the Mercury brand image.
	www.drivingtoday.com /partner/content/antiquecar/2001-10-15/gc_marauder.html (1097 words)

	Mercury Marauder Reviews and Ratings - 2003 Mercury Marauder New Car Test Drive
		The 2003 Mercury Marauder and Grand Marquis and the Ford Crown Victoria are lonely survivors of what was once the archetypical American family sedan, a genre long since supplanted by the minivan and sport-utility.
		Mercury engineers specified a high stall speed torque converter for the automatic transmission, which means the engine can rev higher, reaching its power band before the automatic transmission transmits power, thus producing quicker acceleration.
		Mercury delayed introduction of the Marauder (originally a concept car displayed at the SEMA show in Las Vegas in late 1998) to use the new chassis of the 2003 Grand Marquis.
	www.autosite.com /content/research/reviews/index.cfm/action/DisplayPro/aid/138104/Make_vch/Mercury/Model_vch/Marauder/Year_si/2003 (1874 words)

	The Power Report :: October 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		With the loss of the Camaro and Firebird, the Marauder is definitely on an island from a competitive standpoint with its RWD basis and large traditional body style.
		Mercury is playing it smart by setting low volume targets—demand for a RWD sedan with a big engine is not exactly what it was back in the 1960s when muscle cars were a dime a dozen.
		The Marauder is not expected to revive the brand all by itself, but prior to additional Mercury products waiting in the wings, it should grab the attention of new customers and create more traffic in showrooms.
	www.jdpower.com /businessservices/automotive/publications/powerreport/200210/1002_ss2.htm (884 words)

	JWFisher: Mercury Marauder Concept (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Mercury design team selected Enkei SST-2 alloy wheels, 17- by 8-inch in the front and 18- by 8-inch in the rear, shod with Pirelli P-Zero performance radials; 245/50HR17s providing grip in the front, and 255/50HR18s putting the extra horsepower to the ground in the rear.
		Inside Marauder, the Grand Marquis’ plush bench seat is replaced by a pair of sporty buckets trimmed in supple leather.
		Mercury’s concept Marauder is a throw back to the mark’s hot-rod past -- proof that big luxury cars can be a kick to drive.
	www.jwfisher.com /sec-ford/FMC-concepts-prototypes-showcars/marauder (487 words)

	2004 Mercury Marauder - Ratings & Reviews - Dan Jedlicka - MSN Autos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mercury has done a surprisingly good job turning its revamped 2003 Grand Marquis sedan into a modern version of a 1960s muscle car to cash in on the high-performance car boom and draw younger buyers.
		The $33,790 Marauder is a throwback to the celebrated 1960s muscle car era because that period was filled with fast cars that had a V-8, rear-wheel drive and body-on-frame construction.
		The Marauder's 281-cubic-inch V8 produces a decent 310 pound-feet of torque, But, despite its lower (260) horsepower rating, the Impala SS had a 5.7-liter, 350-cubic-inch V8 and 330 lb-ft of torque for faster off-the-line acceleration, which is historically what a muscle car is largely all about.
	autos.msn.com /research/vip/jedlicka.aspx?year=2004&make=Mercury&model=Marauder (1033 words)

	Marauder
		The Marauder is expected to reach Lincoln Mercury showrooms in the early summer of 2002 as a 2003 model.
		The first Mercury Marauder was introduced at the dawn of the muscle car era as a1963 ½ model, and was designed to capitalize on the success of the Bill Stroppe-prepared Mercurys on stock car tracks around the country.
		Mercurys in Marauder trim were offered with engines ranging from a comparatively mild 390-cubic inch OHV V-8 with two-barrel carburetor to a considerably more robust 406-cubic inch V-8 that produced 405 horsepower (gross).
	www.v8sho.com /SHO/Marauder.htm (788 words)

	NWI.com on TownNews
		The Marauder nameplate dates back to the dawn of America's muscle car era in 1963 when Mercury -- a brand Ford Motor Co. offered as a premium line between Ford and Lincoln automobiles -- pounced the streets as a full-size, six-passenger car with a 390-cubic inch V-8 under its hood.
		Mercury's design team didn't stop at stealthy looks, but developed an engine fashioned after Marauder's muscle car heritage with an all aluminum 4.6-liter dual overhead cam V-8 that delivers 302-horsepower to the pavement with 318 foot-pounds of tire-smoking torque.
		Mercury's nostalgic theme is carried inside with upholstery, styled after the original 1963 Marauder.
	nwitimes.com /articles/2002/06/02/export23609.eml (643 words)

	2004 Mercury Model Guide, 2004 Mercury Marauder, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2004 Mercury Sable, ...
		It features contemporary styling with familial resemblance to Mercury's sport-utility vehicle, Mountaineer, plus a generous cabin size with three tiers of seats including a flip-and-fold third-row bench and innovative appointments like power-adjustable pedals with memory settings and parking sensors fore and aft.
		Mercury's venerable Grand Marquis sedan is big, carries up to six adults and a load of luggage, and drives all the torque from a powerful V8 engine to the rear wheels.
		Mercury divides Grand Marquis into the two essential trim series of GS and LS, then adds packaged equipment in further segments, such as the Convenience array for GS or LS Premium.
	www.roadandtravel.com /roadtests/2004newcarmodelguide/mercury.htm (607 words)

	Ford Motor Company - Press Release - MERCURY MARAUDER BURNS RUBBER ON THE HOT ROD MAGAZINE POWER TOUR
		The first Mercury Marauder was introduced at the dawn of the muscle car era as a 1963 ½ model, and the 2003 model stays true to its heritage.
		The new Marauder makes its comeback to the Mercury brand in the form of a four-door, five-passenger performance sedan and is expected to arrive in showrooms in early summer 2002.
		The first Mercury Marauder was introduced at the dawn of the muscle car era as a 1963 ½ model, and was designed to capitalize on the success of the Bill Stroppe-prepared Mercurys on stock car tracks around the country.
	media.ford.com /newsroom/release_display.cfm?article_id=12065&id=&art_ids=0&bn=1 (906 words)

	Mercury Marauder The nearest thing to driving a police car By Michael Binstock Acorn Automotive Editor
		The 2003 Marauder sedan is powered by 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.
		Marauder uses a heavy-duty four-speed transmission with overdrive that allows the driver to really work the torque through the gears.
		The Marauder chassis is capable of delivering a combination of ride, handling, braking and safety performance unattainable in the muscle car era.
	www.toacorn.com /News/2002/1212/Motoring (981 words)

	Atlanta New Car Buyers Guide and Car news
		Unlike the original, however, the new Marauder can also carve out a tight set of turns on a curvy circuit, thanks to precise new rack and pinion steering gears and a stiff new chassis frame featuring boxed front sections forged from hydroformed steel.
		Mercury divides Grand Marquis into the two essential trim series of GS and LS, then adds packaged equipment in further segments, such as the Convenience array for GS or the LS in Premium, Ultimate and five-seat LSE.
		SABLE: The mid-size Mercury sedan and station wagon feel quite comfortable, with generous space in the cabin, particularly in headroom for backseat riders.
	www.ajccars.com /content/2003carguide/brand_mercury.html (984 words)

	Mercury Marauder/Crown Vic sport coming
		The Marauder took off from the same 10 mph roll with a jet-like smoosh, but without the real surge a jet airplane eventually gives.
		The Mercury Marauder concept was shown around last year and is apparently going to be a reality sometime mid-year in 2002 as a 2003 model.
		The Mercury Marauder first appeared as a competitor to the SS Impala and as a companion for the Galaxie 500 XL in 1963.
	www.shoclub.com /maraudervicsport.htm (1657 words)

	Full Test: 2003 Mercury Marauder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		After disappearing for a few years, the Marauder returned in 1969, with either 390 or 429 V8 power, but by this time the buying public was interested in pony cars (like the Camaro and Mustang) and midsize muscle cars (such as the Pontiac GTO and Chevelle SS396), not oversize, overweight performance cars.
		Further setting the Marauder apart from the retirement-community Grand Marquis is the embossed head of the Roman god Mercury seen on the front seatbacks.
		Taking the Marauder through our sinewy 50-mile drive loop which encompasses tight turns through the canyons as well as fast sweepers and steady freeway cruising, we were impressed by how well this 4,200-pound car handled.
	www.edmunds.com /apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=75416/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/roadtest/75416/article.html (1977 words)

	cars.com:
		Despite sporadic rumors that the Mercury nameplate might be facing extinction, that division of Ford still appears to be going strong, as it has been since 1939.
		In fact, Mercury has announced the introduction of a brand-new model, the 2003 Marauder, which is unique to the brand.
		The Marauder show car was all fl, down to its dark-tinted headlights and taillights, and no other color choices have been announced for the production sedan.
	www.cars.com /carsapp/national?szc=02114&srv=parser&act=display&mknm=Mercury&tf=/features/2002overview/mercury/mercury.tmpl (852 words)

	Mercury 'Marauder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Like the original Marauders of the 1960's, the Marauder is a high performance version of the full-size Mercury platform.
		The Grand Marquis has a reputation as an old man's car, so Mercury was hoping to attract some younger buyers with the mean looks and aggressive performance of the Marauder.
		The 1970 Marauder was the last one made before it was reintroduced for 2003.
	www.greene-shipman.org /MercuryMarauder.html (180 words)

	Mercury Marauder Reviews and Ratings - '03 Merc Marauder: A look back, a step forward
		A 383 cid/312hp V-8 was one of several high performance Mercury engines of various sizes that would bear the Marauder name in the years that followed.
		The high water mark for the Marauder marque was the period of 1963-64.
		Mercury introduced a new, fastback hardtop into the Monterey S-55 series in late '63 and named it the Marauder S-55.
	www.autobytel.com /content/research/reviews/index.cfm/action/DisplayPro/aid/137928/Make_vch/Mercury/Model_vch/Marauder/Year_si/2003 (995 words)

	Dallas Auto Show 2002 - Mercury Marauder
		If you were waiting for the demise of the Mercury brand, Mecury has a message for you that’s fl, fast, and screams “I Don’t Think So.” New for 2003 is the Mercury Marauder, a re-introduction to the brand's past glory as an early-60s muscle car.
		Rather than simply create a retro car as a novelty, Mercury has taken the idea of a muscle car and made it modern and ready for the road.
		With a 4.6 litre dual overhead cam V-8 under the hood of a large sedan, the Marauder is a true muscle car.
	www.coolcitiesusa.com /dfw/dallasautoshow2002/day1/mercury01.shtml (204 words)

	2003-2004 Mercury Marauder - Automobile Magazine
		Twenty-two years after McGarrett screeched his big fl sedan to a stop for the last time, Mercury has served up a machine perfectly suited to the marque's most telegenic enthusiast.
		The Marauder is a badass cop car with some major attitude.
		The reborn Marauder first appeared not in Honolulu but in Las Vegas, as a concept car at the 1998 SEMA show.
	www.automobilemag.com /reviews/used/sedans/0208_mercury_marauder (652 words)

	Car and Driver Magazine - 2003 Mercury Marauder - July 2002
		The cheapest Marauder commands $4990 beyond a base Grand Marquis LSE, but the car is so nicely equipped that the only options worth mulling are a CD changer, a sunroof, and traction control.
		The Marauder needs to be quicker if it's to hitch its star to the fleeting whims of aging SS cultists.
		Overall, this Mercury is a competent creation—largely unflappable and free of evil traits.
	www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=1874&page_number=3 (661 words)

	2003 Mercury Marauder Car Review
		The Marauder Convertible concept that debuted at the 2002 Chicago Auto Show is designed to deliver a 1960s American muscle car experience with contemporary driving dynamics, comfort, safety and low emissions.
		"The Marauder Convertible may be the ultimate car for Woodward Avenue or Mulholland Drive because it has the performance we remember, the comfort and roominess of a Mercury sedan, and nothing but open sky when the top is down," says Steve Babcock, Marauder project manager.
		They made their debut at the dawn of the muscle car era and were designed to capitalize on the success of the Bill Stroppe-prepared Marauder stock cars, including the one that Parnelli Jones drove to victory in the 1963 Pikes Peak Hill Climb and the legendary Woods Brothers' Mercurys driven to championships by David Pearson.
	www.womanmotorist.com /review/lincoln_mercury/bs-2003-marauder-04.shtml (341 words)

	Car Prices and Research - 2003 Mercury Marauder
		Mercury expects to sell about 18,000 Marauders in the car's first year, and they plan to keep it fresh, with new color choices arriving about every six months.
		Two years later, Mercury showed a concept vehicle aimed at filling that gap, and starting this summer, Mercury dealers will be happy to sell you one.
		That Marauder could get up a good head of steam in short order and hold it in the long sweeper is not surprising.
	autoweb.com /content/research/index.cfm/aid/137927/action/showarticle (1099 words)

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