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Mercury Grand Marquis

General information

ModelMercury Grand Marquis
Year1978
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power131.00 PS (96 kW or 129 HP) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Max torque303 Nm (30.9 kgf-m or 223.5 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke101.6 x 76.2 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0775 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5710 litres (1,509 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Overall length5400 mm (212.6 inches)
Overall width1980 mm (78.0 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2910 mm (114.6 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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