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1998 Mercury Sable Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1998 Mercury Sable specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1998 Mercury Sable Research

1998 Mercury Sable

Resale Value:$6,497  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 3-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

1998 Mercury Sable Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
Auxiliary transmission cooler
2,986 cc 3 liters 6 V front transverse engine with 89 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
61 liter fuel tank
Power: 108 kW , 145 HP @ 5,250 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
3.77:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color body side molding
Front and rear body color bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows
Coefficient of drag: 0.32
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,072, overall width (mm): 1,854, overall height (mm): 1,407, wheelbase (mm): 2,756, front track (mm): 1,565, rear track (mm): 1,560 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,582
Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
Rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,996 and curb weight (kg) 1,496
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions:
Cargo area light
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Split bench seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat , 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on passenger seat , lap static front seat belts on center seat
Folding front seat center armrest
Lockable illuminated glove compartment
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,001, rear headroom (mm): 930, front hip room (mm): 1,417, rear hip room (mm): 1,430, front leg room (mm): 1,072, rear leg room (mm): 988, front shoulder room (mm): 1,458, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,438 and interior volume (liters): 2,883
Key power locks
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: six seats
Service interval indicator
Six speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds