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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Some would argue that it is inappropriate to castigate the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, likening the stabbing statements to gossiping behind someone’s back. Foo-fa-rah! Mercury is dead now, courtesy of Ford, so we have no compunction lambasting and lampooning the Grand Marquis all we want.
If cars were awarded Ig Nobel prizes, the Grand Marquis would come out weighed down with blingin’ hardware. It shares an engine with its 1992 ancestor. That’s like cursing the Pope. Eight cylinders are usually every gearhead’s dream, but the Grand Marquis turns them into a horrific nightmare. The powerplant is weak and inefficient, with little energy off the line and even less thereafter. It’s partnered with an antiquated four-speed automatic transmission and chugs fuel worse than the teenagers chug soda. The Grand Marquis is part of an elite group; it is one of the few vehicles sold today that pack eight cylinders and still can’t break the mid-eights in the 0-60 mph dash.
Handling is similarly lifeless. No responsiveness, communication, rigidity or energy. This 4,117-lb vehicle has the weight of an elephant with the agility of a sloth. It has one of the cushiest suspensions available, which is fabulous on highways, but makes your head endlessly bobble on the corners. Ironically, the Grand Marquis is rear-wheel drive, a setup normally reserved for athletic performers. Nice joke, Mercury.
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis lets you experience an effortless driving experience, enjoy a sleeker new look, and relax in a more luxurious cabin. This year, the car comes in four distinct models – the Grand Marquis GS Convenience, the Grand Marquis LS Premium, Grand Marquis LSE, and Grand Marquis LS Ultimate. Whichever one of these models suits your needs, you’ll find all of The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis performance review specs you could ever possibly want right here. Exhibiting a further refined appearance, The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis features a new sleek grille, along with a restyled front end, new wraparound headlamps and integrated cornering lamps. New styling also shows itself in the Grand Marquis’ taillamps and wheels. And to make things better, the new trunk offers 20.6 cubic feet of storage space. On the inside, The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis features include the electronic automatic temperature control system, stylish lounge seating, power-adjustable foot pedals, a 6-disc, trunk-mounted, radio controlled CD changer, and an overhead console with controls that include a Digital compass, map lights, sunglass storage, valet clip and the HomeLink Universal Transceiver, a programmable remote control device to activate the garage door opener plus two additional home-based devices.
The Grand Marquis' general interior design hasn't really been changed since...goodness, we can't even remember. The original George Bush may have been president. Major controls reside in the center of the dash and can be difficult to reach, though they're incredibly easy to decipher and a testament to simpler technological times. Of course, that also means you go without the sort of modern conveniences Ford has become known for, like navigation, Sirius Travel Link and Sync, which you can use to control your iPod and cell phone using voice controls. We have a sneaking suspicion, though, that most Grand Marquis buyers won't care.
The cabin is quite wide, but backseat legroom is no more impressive than cars that are smaller on the outside. Nevertheless, the Grand Marquis is one of the few remaining cars capable of seating three people in the front seat, which means you can stuff six people inside. Their luggage will be able to come along as well, because the trunk measures 20.6 cubic feet, making it the largest of any car (though the Ford Taurus' trunk is but 0.4 cubic feet smaller).
Every Grand Marquis comes with a powerful 4.6 liter V-8 engine with a single overhead cam and an improved output of 220 hp. The Grand Marquis has been engineered to meet federal Low Emission Vehicle standards (LEV). A new standard feature for 2011, this system enhances protection via front-impact and driver-seat position sensors designed to provide a modulated and appropriate rate of front airbag deployment. Grand Marquis is the only car in its class with a double five-star front crash test rating five years in a row ..Brake and accelerator pedals travel up to 3 inches forward or backward to optimize the driver’s position relative to the steering wheel.
The rear-wheel-drive 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 good for only 224 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. A four-speed automatic is standard. Going from zero to 60 mph requires about 8.5 seconds, which is on par with many four-cylinder-powered sedans. Fuel economy is 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 combined. That's a big improvement over 1978, but pretty disappointing today given this car's meager power.
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is designed to combine useful technology with plush luxury. The driver benefits from having controls within ready reach, making it easy to monitor vehicle gauges. Smooth, responsive power is standard on every Mercury Grand Marquis, thanks to the 4.6-liter SOHC 16-valve V8 engine.With confident authority, it offers 224 horsepower and 272 pounds per foot of torque. For enhanced performance and a smoother, more controlled ride, the standard handling package offers a uniquely tuned front suspension, rear air suspension with unique springs, 16-inch, 9-spoke aluminum wheels and more. in addition, the car’s Personal Safety System includes a crash severity sensor, a driver’s seat position sensor, and front outboard safety belt usage sensors, as well as front outboard safety-belt pretensioners and front outboard energy-management safety belt retractors. If that’s not enough, the Grand Marquis for sale comes standard with an Anti Lock Braking System, which prevents wheel lockup and enables the driver to maintain steering control even when braking on less than ideal surfaces. The 2011 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is the car for the power-hungry master of commerce. The new model lets you experience an effortless driving experience, enjoy a sleeker new look, and relax in a more luxurious cabin. This year, the Grand Marquis comes in four distinct models – the Grand Marquis GS Convenience , the Grand Marquis LS Premium, Mercury Grand Marquis LSE, and Grand Marquis LS Ultimate. The new Grand Marquis also boasts a redesigned independent front suspension with power, engine speed-sensitive, variable-assist rack-and-pinion steering that delivers an improved ride, more precise handling and a smoother journey than ever before.
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