(2003 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercury | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Messenger | Issued until | |
| Serie | Messenger | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercury | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4533 mm / 178.5 in / 178.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1938 mm / 76.3 in / 76.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.60 |
| Height | 1304 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2825 mm / 111.2 in / 111.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1662 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium block & head | Bore | 90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4601 cm3 / 280.8 cu in / 280.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 575.13 cm3/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Goodyear 275/40 R 19 | Tyres rear | Goodyear 305/40 R 20 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 355 mm / 14.0 in / 14.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 355 mm / 14.0 in / 14.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercury Messenger
