1979 - Mercury - Zephyr Sedan

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General Information
Make Mercury
Model Zephyr Sedan
Production Year 1979
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2680 mm     (105,5 in)
Front Track 1438 mm     (56,6 in)
Rear Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Length 4950 mm     (194,9 in)
Width 1803 mm     (71 in)
Height 1361 mm     (53,6 in)
Ground Clearance 111 mm     (4,4 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,85
Weight 1293 kg     (2848 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 61 litre   (13,4 Imp gal ,  16,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4942 cc     (301,58 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,33
Unitary Capacity 617,75 cc/cylinder    (37,7 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,4 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Fo 2700 D9DE-HA carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 141 HP     (105,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 329 N.m     (242,8 lb.ft ,  33,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 278,9 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 109 HP/ton    (81,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,5 HP/litre    (21,3 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 170 km/h   (105,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,73 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,1
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 255 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 5 x 14
Wheels (rear) 5 x 14
Tyres (front) B78 x 14
Tyres (rear) B78 x 14