Mercury Marauder convertible and 2003 grand marquis.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2002 ? A new convertible concept debuting at this year?s Chicago Auto Show points to future possibilities for Mercury and for the all-new 2003 Mercury Marauder four-door performance sedan that goes on sale this summer.
The Marauder Convertible builds on the popularity of the sedan, which is designed to deliver a 1960s muscle car experience with contemporary driving dynamics, comfort and safety. It is designed to be like no other vehicle:
<ul type="square"> * Its supercharged 335-horsepower V-8 delivers more horsepower than any other full size convertible priced less than $85,000.
* It is a five-passenger convertible. All other convertibles on the market today only seat two or four passengers.
* Rear seat room is generous. At approximately 38 inches, the convertible?s rear seat legroom is the same as Marauder sedan?s.
* While true to its American muscle car heritage, it is thoroughly modern ? with low emissions, cutting-edge safety and driving dynamics that balance comfort with control.
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"The Marauder and the Marauder Convertible concept say a lot about the next generation of Mercury vehicles, which we?re defining now," says Brian Kelley, president of Lincoln Mercury. "Both Marauders have heritage, performance and charisma. You?ll see these same qualities in future Mercurys."
Over the next five years, eight new Mercury products are planned, including two all-new sedans, a new multi-purpose vehicle and specialty image-building niche products.
The 2003 Mercury Marauder sedan goes on sale this summer. Pricing will be announced closer to launch. At this time, the convertible is purely a concept, but public reaction will be closely monitored to gauge whether sufficient demand exists to justify a full development program.
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2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS: BETTER SAFETY, RIDE, HANDLING
CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2002 - A new frame, suspension and steering system for enhanced safety, ride and handling top the list of engineering advancements in the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - the newest version of the longest-running, best-selling Mercury ever.
The new Grand Marquis, which was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show today, is one of two new Mercury models and four new Lincolns to be introduced in 2002.
The Grand Marquis is America's only six-passenger, body-on-frame, rear-wheel-drive, V-8 powered premium sedan. More than 2.7 million units have been sold since 1975, when the nameplate was introduced, and annual sales have averaged more than 100,000 ever since.
"The Mercury brand provides important volume, cash flow and profits for Lincoln Mercury, our dealers and Ford Motor Company. This new Grand Marquis, the new Mountaineer and the Sable are the core of our business," says Lincoln Mercury President Brian Kelley. "We're investing to keep these products strong and, at the same time, we are planning the next generation of Mercury vehicles."
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