Specifications
Mercury Marauder and S-55
Mercury Marauder and S-55 factory specifications: 116 sourced across 9 model years, 1962–2004.
116 specifications · 5 sources
1962
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard engine and transmission | Monterey 292 V-8 with Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic | S-Fifty-Five 2-door hardtop and convertible |
| Standard equipment (both models) | padded instrument panel; electric clock; back-up lights; pedals edged and ribbed with bright metal; heater duct through console to rear seat; bucket seats; bright-metal console with transmission selector lever; 3-spoke safety steering wheel; deep carpeting; mylar door trim; carpet-covered lower door panels with door-operated safety-courtesy lamps; foam-padded rear seats with armrests | S-Fifty-Five 2-door hardtop and convertible |
| Marauder V-8 output | 385 hp | Optional limited-edition engine; the folder does not state the rating basis |
| Marauder 406 V-8 output | 405 hp | Optional limited-edition engine; the folder does not state the rating basis |
| Transmissions stated | 4-speed manual or Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic with the Monterey 352 and 390 V-8; 4-speed manual with the two Marauder V-8s | S-Fifty-Five 2-door hardtop and convertible |
1963
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 120 in | all |
| Overall length | 215 in | except wagons |
| Overall width | 80 in | all |
| Shipping weight, Marauder hardtop (Monterey 63A / Monterey Custom 63B / S-55 63C) | 3,875 / 3,887 / 3,900 lb | Over-Drive table |
| Shipping weight, S-55 hardtop / 4-door hardtop / convertible | 3,894 / 3,984 / 4,049 lb | Over-Drive table |
| Wheelbase | 120 in | all full-size Mercurys |
1964
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Tread, front | 61.0 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Tread, rear | 60.0 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Overall length, sedan | 215.0 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Overall length, station wagon | 210.3 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Overall width | 80.0 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Height with passengers, sedan | 56.7 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Height with passengers, station wagon | 57.9 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Height with passengers, convertible | 54.6 in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Curb weight, 4-door sedan | 4174 lb | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Curb weight, Colony Park 2-seat station wagon | 4464 lb | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Cooling system capacity (with heater) | 20 qt | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Engine oil capacity (with filter change) | 6 qt | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic, self-energizing, self-adjusting; 11 in drums | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Brake lining area, passenger cars | 212.5 sq in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Brake lining area, station wagons | 234.0 sq in | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Rear axle | semi-floating, hypoid gears | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Tires | 8.00 x 14 | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Suspension | front: swept-back ball-joint; rear: leaf springs with 3-phase shock absorbers, asymmetrical axle mounting | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| 3-speed manual transmission ratios | 2.42 / 1.61 / 1.00; reverse 2.33 | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| 4-speed manual transmission ratios (not available with station wagons) | 2.36 / 1.78 / 1.41 / 1.00; reverse 2.42 | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic ratios | Lo 2.40; D2 1.47:1.00; D1 2.40:1.47:1.00; reverse 2.00 | 1964 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure prints no Marauder-specific dimensions |
| Marauder 390 V-8 (2-V), 250 hp version | 250 hp @ 4400 rpm; 378 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm; 9.4:1 compression; regular fuel; single exhaust (dual on convertible); hydraulic lifters; standard on Monterey, Montclair, Commuter and Colony Park, not available on Park Lane | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
| Marauder 390 V-8 (2-V), 266 hp version | 266 hp @ 4400 rpm; 378 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm; 9.4:1 compression; regular fuel; single exhaust; hydraulic lifters; standard in Montclair and Colony Park with Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic, not available on Monterey, Park Lane or Commuter | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
| Marauder Super 390 V-8 (4-V) | 300 hp @ 4600 rpm; 427 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm; 10.1:1 compression; premium fuel; dual exhaust; hydraulic lifters; standard on Park Lane, optional on other series | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
| Marauder Interceptor 390 V-8 (4-V) | 330 hp @ 5000 rpm; 427 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm; 10.1:1 compression; premium fuel; dual exhaust; mechanical lifters; optional at extra cost on all series | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
| Marauder 427 V-8 (4-V) | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm; 476 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm; 11.5:1 compression; super premium fuel; dual exhaust; mechanical lifters; optional at extra cost on Monterey, Montclair and Park Lane, not in station wagons | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
| Marauder Super 427 V-8 (dual 4-V) | 425 hp @ 6000 rpm; 480 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm; 11.2:1 compression; super premium fuel; dual exhaust; mechanical lifters; optional at extra cost on Monterey, Montclair and Park Lane, not in station wagons | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
| Bore and stroke, 390 V-8 | 4.05 x 3.78 in | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
| Bore and stroke, 427 V-8 | 4.23 x 3.78 in | Engine offered in the 1964 full-size Mercury line |
1965
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase, passenger cars | 123.0 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Wheelbase, station wagons | 119.0 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Overall length, 4-door sedan | 218.4 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Overall length, station wagon | 214.5 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Height, 4-door sedan | 56.0 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Height, station wagon | 56.7 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Height, 2-door hardtop | 55.1 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Height, convertible | 55.2 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Width, 4-door sedan and station wagon | 79.6 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Width, 2-door hardtop and convertible | 79.4 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Tread, front and rear | 62.0 in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Curb weight, 4-door sedan | 4000 lb | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Curb weight, Commuter station wagon (automatic) | 4210 lb | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Fuel tank, passenger cars | 21 gal | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Fuel tank, station wagons | 20 gal | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Cooling system capacity (with heater) | 20.5 qt | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Engine oil capacity (with filter) | 6 qt | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Luggage capacity, 4-door sedan | 18.6 cu ft | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic; 11 in drums | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Brake lining area, passenger cars | 204.0 sq in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Brake lining area, station wagons | 225.0 sq in | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Tires | 8.15 x 15 | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| Suspension | front: Cushion Link with compliance strut; rear: coil-link with full rubber insulation | 1965 full-size Mercury passenger cars and wagons; the brochure names no Marauder body style |
| 390 V-8, 250 hp version | 250 hp @ 4400 rpm; standard on Montclair, Monterey, Colony Park and Commuter; not available on Park Lane | Engine offered in the 1965 full-size Mercury line |
| 390 V-8, 266 hp version | 266 hp @ 4400 rpm; standard in Montclair and Colony Park with Multi-Drive Merc-O-Matic; Merc-O-Matic only; not available elsewhere | Engine offered in the 1965 full-size Mercury line |
| Super 390 V-8 | 300 hp @ 4600 rpm; standard on Park Lane; optional at extra cost on all others | Engine offered in the 1965 full-size Mercury line |
| Interceptor 390 V-8 | 330 hp @ 5000 rpm; optional at extra cost on all series | Engine offered in the 1965 full-size Mercury line |
| Super 427 V-8 | 425 hp @ 6000 rpm; optional on Park Lane, Montclair and Monterey; not available in station wagons; 4-speed manual only | Engine offered in the 1965 full-size Mercury line |
1967
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 428 cu in | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Bore and stroke | 4.13 x 3.98 in | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Horsepower | 345 @ 4600 hp @ rpm | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Torque | 462 @ 2800 lb-ft @ rpm | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Carburetor | 4-V | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Fuel | premium | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Exhaust | dual | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Valve lifters | hydraulic | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Alternator | 42 amp | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Engine oil capacity | 5 qt | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Cooling system capacity | 20.5 qt | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
| Transmission row as printed in the 428 column | 4-Speed Manual / Select-Shift Merc-O-Matic (footnote (b) makes them extra cost for all but Park Lane, Brougham and Marquis) | Super Marauder 428 V-8, standard with the S-55 Sports Package |
1969
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rear axle, X-100 | 2.8 ratio | 3.25 Traction-Lok optional |
1970
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard engine | 429-4V V-8 | Marauder X-100 2-door hardtop |
| Horsepower | 360 @ 4600 hp @ rpm | Marauder X-100 2-door hardtop |
| Standard transmission | Select-Shift automatic | Marauder X-100 2-door hardtop |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | Marauder X-100 2-door hardtop |
| Overall length | 219.1 in | Marauder X-100 2-door hardtop |
| Luggage capacity | 18.0 cu ft | Marauder X-100 2-door hardtop |
| Standard equipment noted in the text | luxury wheel covers; rear wheel fender skirts; belted wide-tread white sidewall tires; electric clock; luxury rim blow steering wheel; bright seat side shields; front door courtesy lights | Marauder X-100 2-door hardtop |
| Standard engine | 390-2V V-8 | Marauder (non-X-100) 2-door hardtop |
| Horsepower | 265 @ 4400 hp @ rpm | Marauder (non-X-100) 2-door hardtop |
| Standard transmission | 3-speed manual | Marauder (non-X-100) 2-door hardtop |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | Marauder (non-X-100) 2-door hardtop |
| Overall length | 219.1 in | Marauder (non-X-100) 2-door hardtop |
| Luggage capacity | 18.0 cu ft | Marauder (non-X-100) 2-door hardtop |
2003
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | sedan |
| Overall length | 212 in | sedan |
| Width including mirrors | 84.9 in | sedan |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | sedan |
| Tires | BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS: P235/50R18 front, P245/55R18 rear size | standard |
| Height | 58.9 in | sedan, as printed (the 2004 brochure and Wikipedia give 56.8) |
| Cargo volume | 20.6 cu ft | sedan |
| EPA fuel economy estimate | 17 city / 23 highway mpg | as printed |
| Rear axle | 3.55:1 limited-slip ratio | standard |
2004
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | sedan |
| Overall length | 212 in | sedan |
| Width including mirrors | 84.9 in | sedan |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | sedan |
| Tires | BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS: P235/50R18 front, P245/55R18 rear size | standard |
| Height | 56.8 in | sedan |
| Track, front / rear | 63.4 / 65.6 in | sedan |
| Curb weight | 4,199 lb | as printed |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1 ratio | V8 |
| Axle ratio | 3.55:1 limited-slip ratio | standard |
Each year's heading links to that model year's full fact sheet. Specification labels are carried as recorded and not normalized across years, so the same measure may be worded differently from one year to the next.