Specifications
Number built – 15,970
Construction – Unibody
Engine – 390 cubic-inch V-8
Power / Torque – 390 cubic-inch V-8 , 335 horsepower , 427 lb-ft torque
Transmissions – Three-speed manual , four-speed manual , three-speed automatic
Suspension front – Single lower control arm , A-type upper control arm , independent coil springs
Suspension rear – Semi-elliptical leaf springs with four leafs
Steering – Re-circulating ball and nut
FUEL FOR THOUGHT
• Mercury ’ s premium midsize muscle car
• Convertibles are rare with only 2,158 produced
• 390 ’ s oil capacity reduced by one quart , to four
• All GT models included engine dress-up kit
• Available with optional nineinch television
Brakes – Front disc , rear drum
Length / width / height – 203 / 73.8 / 54.3 inches
Wheelbase – 116 inches
Weight – 3,374 lbs .
0-60 mph / quarter mile – 6.6 seconds , 15.2 seconds at 90 mph ( Car Life , April 1966 )
Top speed – 120 mph ( Car Life , April 1966 )
MPG – 10.1 mpg ( Car Life road test )
Price – MSRP - $ 3,152 ; Today – $ 5,625 - $ 17,100
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