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Mercury Zephyr Sedan

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MercuryIssued from1979
ModelZephyr SedanIssued until
SerieZephyrNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercuryCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4950 mm / 194.9 in / 194.9 inGround clearance111 mm / 4.4 in / 4.4 in
Width1803 mm / 71.0 in / 71.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.85
Height1361 mm / 53.6 in / 53.6 inTotal (curb) weight1217 kg / 2683 lb / 2683 lb
Wheelbase2680 mm / 105.5 in / 105.5 inDry weight
Track front1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inFuel capacity61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block & headBore93.5 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement3275 cm3 / 199.9 cu in / 199.9 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity545.83 cm3/cylinder / 33.309 cu in/cylinder / 33.309 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio8.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power62.6 kW / 85.1 hp / 85.1 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque208.0 Nm / 153.4 lbft / 153.4 lbft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output61.8 kW / 84.0 bhp / 84.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output25.6 kW/l / 0.570 bhp/cu in / 0.570 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque63.51 Nm/l / 0.556 lbft/cu in / 0.556 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.08

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio69.02 kW/ton / 93.84 bhp/ton / 93.84 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock4.10Turning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front5 x 14Wheels rear5 x 14
Tyres frontB78 x 14Tyres rearB78 x 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter front255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 inBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercury Zephyr Sedan

 
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