(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercury | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Zephyr Sedan Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | Zephyr | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercury | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4950 mm / 194.9 in / 194.9 in | Ground clearance | 111 mm / 4.4 in / 4.4 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1803 mm / 71.0 in / 71.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.85 |
| Height | 1361 mm / 53.6 in / 53.6 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm / 105.5 in / 105.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.33 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4942 cm3 / 301.6 cu in / 301.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 617.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.4 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 102.9 kW / 139.9 hp / 139.9 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 338.0 Nm / 249.3 lbft / 249.3 lbft at 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 101.5 kW / 138.0 bhp / 138.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 27.9 kW/l / 0.622 bhp/cu in / 0.622 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 68.39 Nm/l / 0.598 lbft/cu in / 0.598 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.26 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.10 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 5 x 14 | Wheels rear | 5 x 14 |
| Tyres front | B78 x 14 | Tyres rear | B78 x 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercury Zephyr Sedan Automatic
