From 2003 to 2004, Ford produced the Marauder as a high-performance version of the Mercury Grand Marquis sedan, comparable in execution to the 1994-96 Chevrolet Impala SS. The Mercury Marauder was based on a reinforced version of the Ford Panther platform. The Marauder had a naturally aspirated 4.6 L DOHC Modular V8 producing 302 hp (225 kW) and 318 ft·lbf (431 N·m) of torque. The Marauder was fitted with a unique dual exhaust system and numerous suspension and cosmetic enhancements, including a return to Mercurys traditional god-head logo. The Marauder was fitted with the corporate 4R70W 4-speed automatic in 2003 and received the upgraded 4R75 4-speed automatic for 2004. After a production run of 11,052 vehicles the Marauder was discontinued in 2004, however the Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport remained, bearing a monochrome appearance similar to the Marauder but powered by the lesser 239 hp (178 kW) 4.6 L 2-valve SOHC V8. The LX Sport also includes smaller rims, softer suspension tuning, a taller axle ratio, along with numerous other mechanical and cosmetic details that were unique to the Marauder.
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