This 4.6 AT (242 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Sedan, which was produced by Mercury from 1991 to 2002. In addition to this engine, 3 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.1litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 72litre |
| Cruising range | from 550 to 770km |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
| Top speed | 177km/h |
| Displacement | 4601cm3 |
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| Engine power | 242bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 750RPM |
| Maximum torque | 379Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 90.2mm |
| Stroke | 90mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 5380mm |
| Width | 1980mm |
| Height | 1440mm |
| Wheelbase | 2910mm |
| Front track | 1600mm |
| Rear track | 1610mm |
| Ground clearance | 150mm |
| Kerb weight | 1890kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 585litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 585litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 15.7 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 11.3 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.