(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercury | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Zephyr Station Wagon Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | Zephyr | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercury | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4950 mm / 194.9 in / 194.9 in | Ground clearance | 121 mm / 4.8 in / 4.8 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1803 mm / 71.0 in / 71.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.85 |
| Height | 1382 mm / 54.4 in / 54.4 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 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 93.5 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.18 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3275 cm3 / 199.9 cu in / 199.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 545.83 cm3/cylinder / 33.309 cu in/cylinder / 33.309 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 62.6 kW / 85.1 hp / 85.1 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 208.0 Nm / 153.4 lbft / 153.4 lbft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 61.8 kW / 84.0 bhp / 84.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 25.6 kW/l / 0.570 bhp/cu in / 0.570 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 63.51 Nm/l / 0.556 lbft/cu in / 0.556 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 | 2.73 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Station Wagon Automatic
