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Mercury Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupé

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.50 mm × 79.50 mm 3.68 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.3 litre 3275 cc (199.853 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca YFA 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 160 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 69.08 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 798.1 kPa (115.8 psi)
Specific torque 63.51 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5200 rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 545.83 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) 4999 mm
Length (inches) 196.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1803 mm
Width (inches) 71 in
Height (milimeters) 1328 mm
Height (inches) 52.3 in
L:W ratio 1.87
Ground clearance (milimeters) 111 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.4 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1216 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2681 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 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 32.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Mercury Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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