1968 Mercury Cyclone Fastback Automatic specifications

1968 Mercury Cyclone Fastback Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2946 mm 116 inches
Track/tread (front) 1494 mm 58.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 5159 mm 203.1 inches
Width 1930 mm 76 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.4 litre
6387 cc
(389.759 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 102.9 × 96 mm
4.05 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
579 Nm (427 ft·lb) (59 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
37.9 kW/litre
51.6 ps/litre
50.9 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
90.65 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1139.2 kPa (165.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 798.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.75 x 14
Tyres rear 7.75 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID421982
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Mercury Cyclone Fastback Automatic added 2015-05-09.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Mercury Cyclone models

Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Sports Special -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
Cars similar to the 1968 Mercury Cyclone Fastback Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
AMC Rebel 'Machine' -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1692 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1692 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
Bristol 411 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1676 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1628 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1638 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1657 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1626 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1626 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1626 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1626 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1654 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1673 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1969 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1678 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1697 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1657 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1676 kg
Chevrolet Monte Carlo -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1709 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
Dodge Charger -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6295 cm3/384.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
Dodge Charger -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6295 cm3/384.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW