1997 Mercury Sable GS specs & colors

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MSRP

4dr Wgn GS $19,555
4dr Sdn GS $19,555
4dr Wgn LS $22,140
4dr Sdn LS $22,140

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$19,555

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Graphite

Saddle

Medium Grey

Packages

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$750

Starting MSRP

speed control
front/rear floor mats
air filtration system

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$1,450

Starting MSRP

speed control
front/rear floor mats
air filtration system

Specifications

Cruising Range - Hwy	432.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	27 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - City	304.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	19 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.77
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.54
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.77
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.26
Trans Type	4
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.69

Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.8 x 1.0 in
Brake Type	Power
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.1 x 0.5 in

Front Head Room	39.3 in
Rear Door Opening Height	27.2 in
Second Leg Room	38.5 in
Track Width, Front	61.6 in
Length, Overall	199.1 in
Front Hip Room	55.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	81.3 ft³
Track Width, Rear	61.8 in
Front Shoulder Room	57.4 in
Rear Door Opening Width	49.0 in
Wheelbase	108.5 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	38.4 ft³
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	80.8 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	32.0 in
Height, Overall	57.6 in
Passenger Volume	104.1 ft³
Min Ground Clearance	5.5 in
Passenger Capacity	6
Second Head Room	38.9 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	38.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	73.0 in
Front Leg Room	42.2 in
Second Hip Room	56.2 in
Second Shoulder Room	56.6 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	46.5 in

Cloth-covered sunvisors w/covered vanity mirrors	Standard
60/40 split-fold rear seatback	Standard
Variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transaxle w/OD	Standard
Backlit instrument cluster-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges, speedometer, odometer	Standard
Low-liftover rear bumper w/unique step pads	Standard
City 19/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
3.0L SEFI V6 engine	Standard
Front outboard adjustable D-rings	Standard
Aerodynamic luggage rack w/adjustable crossbar, tiedowns	Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/gas-pressurized struts	Standard
Dome lamp w/delayed off	Standard
Battery saver (turns off interior lights after 45 minutes)	Standard
Mini-spare tire	Standard
130-amp alternator	Standard
6-passenger cloth seating w/dual recliners, front armrest, 2-way headrests	Standard
Illuminated entry	Standard
Auxiliary transaxle oil cooler	Standard
Flush black windshield/backlight moldings	Standard
Stainless steel exhaust system	Standard
Front door lower trim panel map pockets	Standard
Independent short/long arm rear suspension w/gas-pressurized shock absorbers	Standard
Front/rear outboard lap/shoulder belts, center lap belts	Standard
Child-proof liftgate lock	Standard
Fuel shut-off switch (deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact)	Standard
Gas-assisted rear flip-up glass w/integrated backlight	Standard
Color-keyed flush-mounted door handles	Standard
Dual grain instrument panel for reduced glare	Standard
Electronic digital clock w/dimming feature	Standard
Dual-note horn	Standard
15" sparkle-painted full wheel covers	Standard
Gas-assisted remote hood release	Standard
Tilt steering column	Standard
Dual body-color pwr mirrors	Standard
Front/rear splash shields for fender/quarter protection	Standard
Color-keyed body-side protection moldings	Standard
Quarter panel air extractors	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes	Standard
Integrated control panel-inc: radio, rear defrost, clock, climate controls	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars	Standard
Warning lights-inc: air bags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, seat belt, service engine soon, low brake fluid	Standard
Reminder chimes-inc: safety belt, headlamps-on, door open, key-in-ignition	Standard
Column shifter w/soft-feel handle	Standard
Flush bright side window moldings	Standard
3.77 axle ratio	Standard
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps	Standard
Liftgate-activated cargo courtesy light w/on/off/auto settings	Standard
58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery	Standard
Driver footrest	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: illuminated switches, driver express-down, lock-out switch, accessory delay	Standard
Color-keyed 13.5-oz carpeting	Standard
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Front/rear ashtrays	Standard
Auto pwr antenna	Standard
Load floor tie-down hooks	Standard
Color-keyed front/rear impact-absorbing bumpers	Standard
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio {Upgraded by base PEP}	Standard
Unique liftgate latch-inc: child-proof lock, night latch, exterior release handle	Standard
Complete solar-tinted glass	Standard
4-spoke soft-feel steering wheel w/center horn	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Flip/fold center console-inc: cupholders, coin holder, cassette storage bin	Standard
Manual temp control air conditioning w/positive shut-off registers	Standard
Child safety rear door locks	Standard
Black washer nozzle jets	Standard
Day/night rearview mirror	Standard
Full-perimeter dual seals w/third seal on door frame	Standard
Retractable front/rear grab handles w/integral rear coat hooks	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)	Standard
Color-keyed rocker panel moldings	Standard
Side window demisters	Standard
16.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release cap	Standard
Color-keyed grille w/center ornament, chrome surround	Standard
Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)	Standard
Rear window defroster/defogger	Standard
Locking glove box w/dampened door	Standard
P205/65R15 all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard
Stowages-inc: (1) non-lockable right quarter, (1) hidden under floor	Standard

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Spare Wheel Size	15 x 4 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size	15 x 6 in

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	540

SAE Net Torque @ RPM	170 @ 3250
Displacement	3.0L/182
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	145 @ 5250
Engine Type	Gas V6

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear	Independent SLA

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	16.0 gal

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	2.96
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	38.0 ft
Steering Type	Variable Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.0

Spare Tire Size	T135/70R15
Front Tire Size	P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size	P205/65R15

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	110 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1100 lbs

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