1968 Mercury Montego MX Hardtop Automatic specifications

1968 Mercury Montego MX Hardtop 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 5235 mm 206.1 inches
Width 1930 mm 76 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
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 Straight 6
Capacity 3.3 litre
3275 cc
(199.853 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.5 × 79.5 mm
3.68 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
258 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.3 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
26.2 kW/litre
35.6 ps/litre
35.1 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
78.78 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 990 kPa (143.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 545.83 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 ID423830
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Mercury Montego MX Hardtop Automatic added 2015-05-01.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 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 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 330 PS 325 bhp 242 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
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 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 3A 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 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 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4094 cm3/249.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1498 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4094 cm3/249.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1477 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
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