1972 - Mercury - Comet GT

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1. Comet GT 1972
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3. Comet GT 1972
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General Information
Make Mercury
Model Comet GT
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2616 mm     (103 in)
Front Track 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Rear Track 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Length 4615 mm     (181,7 in)
Width 1793 mm     (70,6 in)
Height 1343 mm     (52,9 in)
Ground Clearance 132 mm     (5,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1209 kg     (2663 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 57 litre   (12,5 Imp gal ,  15,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2781 cc     (169,71 cu in)
Bore 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 74,68 mm     (2,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,19
Unitary Capacity 463,5 cc/cylinder    (28,28 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 82 HP     (61,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 175 N.m     (129,2 lb.ft ,  17,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 132,7 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 67,8 HP/ton    (50,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29,5 HP/litre    (22 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,79 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 5,4
Turning Circle Diameter 12,1 m    (39,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
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