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1997 Mercury Villager Wagon GS 3dr

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door GS, 2WD Special Purpose
17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

3 Door GS

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Special Purpose

Passenger Capacity:

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3871

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.0L/181

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

151 @ 4800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

174 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Hotchkiss

Front Tire Size:

P205/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P205/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

T125/90D16

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 5.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

20.0

Wheelbase (in):

112.2

Length, Overall (in):

190.2

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

350

Engine Order Code:

991

Trans Order Code:

44P

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.79

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.55

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.27

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.86

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.3

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Leaf Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

31.8

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

30.0

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.3

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.8

Front Tire Order Code:

T70

Rear Tire Order Code:

T70

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 4

Steering Type:

Power Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.9

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.8 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.8 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

39.4

Front Leg Room (in):

39.9

Front Shoulder Room (in):

62.1

Front Hip Room (in):

56.8

Second Head Room (in):

39.7

Second Leg Room (in):

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in):

62.1

Second Hip Room (in):

56.8

Third Head Room (in):

37.3

Third Leg Room (in):

36.7

Third Shoulder Room (in):

63.3

Third Hip Room (in):

49.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

73.8

Height, Overall (in):

65.9

Track Width, Front (in):

63.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

63.4

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.5

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

41.6

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

50.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

84.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

48.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

46.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

126.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

47.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

10.4

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