DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Mercury reveals Messenger concept
 

Mercury Messenger concept debuts in North America

Mercury unveiled the Messenger sport coupe concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Messenger, intended as the "first expression of Mercury's new design DNA" is a high-performance two-seat sports coupe. The long hood houses a powerful 4.6L modular V8. The aggressive stance is highlighted by "turbine-style" 19-inch wheels in front and 20-inch wheels in back. Stacked headlights and sequential taillights give the Messenger a unique appearance at both ends.

A teardrop-effect greenhouse gives way cockpit-style driving environment. The instrument panel features "primary focus zones" to provide at-a-glance information. Switchgear is minimized to reduce distraction.

Plans to build the Messenger have not been announced; however, Mercury does plan to introduce four new production vehicles over the next four years.

Messenger specifications are as follows:

Engineering:
- front-engine, rear-wheel drive chassis
- all-aluminum 4.6L V8
- 6-speed automatic sequential gearbox
- monocoque composite/aluminum construction
- 19" alloy wheels on 275/40R19 Goodyear tires up front
- 20" alloy wheels on 305/40R20 Goodyear tires at rear
- high-performance, Brembo ABS brakes with EBD
- 4-wheel vented disc brakes with 4-piston calipers
- computer-active suspension

Safety:
- integrated safety cell structure
- Personal Safety System
- global vehicle theft location system
- self-leveling Xenon headlights
- automatic monitoring/adjusting tire pressure sensing system

Comfort/Convenience:
- dual-zone climate control
- THX-certified digital CD/Radio Hi-Fi audio system
- speed control volume adjustment
- rain-sensing wipers
- power, heated exterior mirrors
- tilt/telescopic steering column
- automatic dimming rearview mirror

Dimensions:
- length: 178.5-in (4533mm)
- width: 76.30-in (1938mm)
- height: 51.3-in (1304mm)
- wheelbase: 111.2-in (2825mm)
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Looks good, although the new Mustang looks better, more straight...

The wheels dont fit... New wheels or widen the fenders.

is this the beginning of the new Cougar? I wonder. Its not an overall bad design. It just needs a bit of cleaning up...and smaller more attractive wheels.