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Mercury Zephyr Sedan

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 76.20 mm 4 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.9 litre 4942 cc (301.579 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.40:1
Fuel system 1 Fo 2150 D9BE-YB carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 106.73 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 859.5 kPa (124.7 psi)
Specific torque 68.39 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 4000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 617.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2680 mm
wheelbase 105.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4950 mm
Length (inches) 194.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1803 mm
Width (inches) 71 in
Height (milimeters) 1361 mm
Height (inches) 53.6 in
L:W ratio 1.85
Ground clearance (milimeters) 111 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.4 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1293 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2851 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 61 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.100
Turning circle
Tyres B78 x 14
Wheels 5 x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Brake ∅ 255 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 2.73

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Mercury Zephyr Sedan PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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