1998 Mercury Sable LS specs & colors
Station Wagon
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn GS
- $19,525
- 4dr Sdn LS
- $20,575
- 4dr Sdn LS (CA/HI)
- $21,320
- 4dr Wgn LS
- $22,465
- 4dr Wgn LS (CA/HI)
- $23,060
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Ruby Red
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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200 hp
145 hp Horsepower
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8
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.1 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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170 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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145 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.0L/182
Displacement
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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199 in
Length, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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58 in
Height, Overall
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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32 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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49 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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109 in
Wheelbase
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6
Passenger Capacity
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39 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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27 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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38 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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82 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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47 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Steering
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Variable Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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15 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/65R15
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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T135/70R15
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,462 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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1,110 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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111 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,110 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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111 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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