2003 Mercury Marauder Pictures, Specifications, Information

The 2003 Mercury Marauder delivers a 1960's American muscle car experience with contemporary driving dynamics, comfort, safety and low emissions.

Performance

The Mercury team, like most enthusiasts, knows the engine is the heart and soul of a car. Marauder uses a normally aspirated, all-aluminum 4.6-liter DOHC V-8 with four valves per cylinder that produces 302 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 318 foot-pounds of torque at 4,300 rpm.

The engine breathes through a low-restriction air intake and aluminum upper and lower intake manifolds. Premium unleaded fuel is fed to the engine through a dual-bore 57-mm throttle body and high-flow fuel injectors. The compression ratio is 10.1:1.

To minimize exhaust backpressure - and make a bold visual and auditory statement - the engine has 2-inch diameter high-flow stainless steel exhaust pipes through the hot end and 2.25-inch tailpipes out of the muffler with 3-inch stainless steel Megs brand tips. Under acceleration, the exhaust note is aggressive, with the unmistakable sound of a large American V-8 engine. However, overall sound levels are very subdued when cruising, creating a surprisingly tranquil cabin.

Design The body of the Marauder is finished in black gloss paint. Non-functional areas of the headlamp units are blacked-out, and the taillamp bezels are dark-tinted to continue the serious but understated appearance.

Unmistakable but subtle performance cues include the high output Cibie fog lamps integrated into the fascia, the 3-inch polished exhaust tips and the "Marauder" name embossed on the rear bumper.

The car's aggressive, muscle-car stance is reinforced by the large 18-inch wheels and tires. The image of the Roman god Mercury is cast into each of the wheel caps to further communicate the car's personality and heritage.