1997 Mercury Tracer specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn GS
- $11,145
- 4dr Sdn LS
- $11,950
- 4dr Wgn LS
- $12,660
- 4dr 112" WB
- $27,240
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Graphite
Saddle
Packages
$580
Starting MSRP
- floor mats
- luggage rack
- running boards
$2,555
Starting MSRP
- floor mats
- luggage rack
- running boards
See more detail $2,555
Starting MSRP
- floor mats
- luggage rack
- running boards
- cargo cover
- sport bucket seats
- overhead storage console
- electronics group
- floor console
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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211 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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11.2 x 0.47 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 x 1.02 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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211 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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274 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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5.0L/302
Displacement
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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18.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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189 in
Length, Overall
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73 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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112 in
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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43 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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145 ft³
Passenger Volume
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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68 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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82 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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18 in
Liftover Height
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Front
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Variable-Rate
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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4,160 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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6,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,005 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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