1972 Mercury Monterey Custom Hardtop specifications

1972 Mercury Monterey Custom Hardtop data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3150 mm 124 inches
Track/tread (front) 1608 mm 63.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Length 5707 mm 224.7 inches
Width 2014 mm 79.3 inches
Height 1351 mm 53.2 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83.3 litres 18.3 [22] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercury
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7 litre
7033 cc
(429.18 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 110.79 × 91.19 mm
4.36 × 3.59 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
211 PS (208 bhp) (155 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
436 Nm (322 ft·lb) (44.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(net)
22.1 kW/litre
30 ps/litre
29.6 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
61.99 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 779 kPa (113 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 879.13 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 3.990
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5.0J x 15
Wheel size rear 5.0J x 15
Tyres front G78 x 15
Tyres rear G78 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 298 mm
Rear brake diameter 280 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID682044
Production total
Model code 65F
RAC rating 60.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mercury Monterey Custom Hardtop added 2020-06-21.
Last modified 2020-06-21.

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