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1979 - Mercury - Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupe

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1. Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupe 1979
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3. Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupe 1979
General Information
Make Mercury
Model Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupe
Production Year 1979
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2680 mm     (105,5 in)
Front Track 1438 mm     (56,6 in)
Rear Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Length 4999 mm     (196,8 in)
Width 1803 mm     (71 in)
Height 1328 mm     (52,3 in)
Ground Clearance 111 mm     (4,4 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,87
Weight 1179 kg     (2596,9 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 SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2302 cc     (140,48 cu in)
Bore 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Stroke 79,5 mm     (3,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,21
Unitary Capacity 575,5 cc/cylinder    (35,12 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Holley-Weber D9BE-AAA carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 87 HP     (64,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 160 N.m     (118,1 lb.ft ,  16,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 129,1 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 73,8 HP/ton    (55 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,8 HP/litre    (28,2 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 154 km/h   (95,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 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