The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-sized family sedan manufactured by the Lincoln-Mercury division of the Ford Motor Co. The Grand Marquis was introduced in 1983 and is a twin of the Ford Crown Victoria. For the 1992 model year, it retained its standard features, but its outer appearance was modernized and a new engine implemented.
Model and Production
The Mercury Grand Marquis became a car model in 1983 after having been a trim line for the earlier Mercury Monterey since 1975. The Grand Marquis had a more modern, curvy and aerodynamic appearance for its 1992 model year. Additionally, a 4.6-liter overhead cam V-8 engine was introduced.
Trim Levels
In 1992, the Mercury Grand Marquis was available to consumers in two trim levels. The GS was a base model, while the LS was a higher-end model. Both models were rear-wheel drive and had the same engine, chassis and transmission.
Engine
The standard engine for the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis was a 4.6-liter V-8 engine with 190 horsepower at 4,250 rpm. The Marquis engine had a 90.2-mm bore, with a 90-mm stroke and a 9-to-1 compression ratio.
Dimensions
The 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis was 212.4 inches long, 77.8 inches wide, and 56.9 inches high. The curb weight of the GS model was 3,768 lbs., while the curb weight of the LS was 3,780 lbs. Both models had a 114-inch wheelbase.
Other Specs
The standard transmission for the 1992 Grand Marquis was a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. All models were available with either four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) or rear-wheel ABS. Average fuel economy was 18 miles per gallon (mpg_ in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The Marquis fuel tank held 20 gallons of unleaded fuel.
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