The Lowdown: 1997 Mercury Tracer
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 1997 Tracer is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mercury. It is Mercury's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $11,950 USD in 1997.
Tracer Dimensions
The 1997 Tracer has standard length of 174.70 inches and a width of 67.00 inches. The Tracer rides 53.30 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 7.40 inches. Front headroom is 39.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Tracer a radius of 31.50 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 98.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Tracer comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2503 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Tracer's generous 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V engine has been measured to get 26 - 28 miles/gallon city driving with a 12.70 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Tracer retails for $11,950 USD with a invoice price of $11,175 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer. Tracer optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Tracer seats 5 people with 42.50 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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