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The Mercury Marauder nameplate made its debut in 1963 1/2 as a model of each of the three Mercury full-size series, including the Monterey, Monterey Custom, and S-55.For the first time for a mid-year introduction, the Marauder was introduced as a "1963 1 ⁄ 2" model (as was an entire line of new "sports" models from Ford in many of the existing series).
Further alterations were made in 2001, but most importantly, the CVPI now received the “Performance Improved” 4.6L 2V V8 engine as standard equipment. [3] It made 235 hp @4,750 RPM and 276 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM. In a corresponding move, the ECM was once again re-calibrated and the P71 sported a more powerful 135/82 amp alternator ...
The 430 cu in (7.0 L; 7,044 cc) engine was produced from 1958 through 1965, and used in Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products. It was the standard engine on all 1958 to 1960 Lincolns and Continentals. Power was 375 hp (280 kW) in 1958, 350 hp (261 kW) in 1959, 315 hp (235 kW) in 1960, 325 hp (242 kW) in 1961 and 340 hp (254 kW) in 1964.
When installed in Mercury vehicles, these engines were named "Marauder". This series of engines usually weighed over 650 lb (295 kg). [ 8 ] In 1960 Ford created a high-performance version of the 352 rated at 360 horsepower (270 kW) it featured an aluminum intake manifold, Holley 4100 4-barrel carburetor , cast iron header-style exhaust ...
In 2002, Mercury introduced a Mercury Marauder concept car, serving as a preview of the 2003 production vehicle. While the production Marauder was a 4-door sedan, the concept car was a 2-door (topless) convertible. Beginning life as a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, the concept car was the first full-size convertible from Ford Motor Company since 1971.
For 1967, the standard engine for the Marquis was a 410 cubic-inch Marauder V8, producing 330 hp. Exclusive to the division, the Marauder V8 was optional across the full-size Mercury line. [6] A 4-speed manual transmission was standard, with a 3-speed automatic as an option. [4] [6]
Mercury Monterey: 1958 298 kW (400 hp; 405 PS) Super Marauder engine available in all 1958 Mercury vehicles. [70] Plymouth Fury Max Wedge Ramcharger II: 1963 317 kW (425 hp; 431 PS) Made for drag racing. [71] Shelby Cobra Mk. III 427 Competition: 1965 362 kW (485 hp; 492 PS) Last car on list measured by SAE gross power. [72] Porsche 959 S: 1988
The Mercury Marauder (second generation) was available for 1969 and 1970 as its model line of personal luxury cars in base and X-100 trim. [51] The Marauder utilized Ford's redesigned XL hardtop's wheelbase that was 3-inch (76 mm) shorter than other full-sized Mercury models and included a 429 cu in (7.0 L) V8 engine. [52]