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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