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1966 Mercury Comet Caliente 8 Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,581.00
No. Produced 25,862
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 63D
Weight 3,051lbs
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 203 inches
Width 73.8 inches
Height 54.3 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type Own Cyclone Super V8
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 2.87 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 200@4400
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 282@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Special alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Own
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.80 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 6a23C500001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location Stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron.
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Additional Information
This model has bench seats. Model 63C (same VIN) has bucket seats. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl.models.

Mercury Product Information 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Onyx
Coventry Gray
Tiffany Blue
Sandstone
Caspian Blue
Polar White
Bronze
Olive Mist
Cardinal Red
Turquoise Frost
Emberglo
Burgundy
Blue Ice
Sage Gold
Palisade Turquoise
Sheffield Silver
Jamaican Yellow
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air Conditioner DeluxeOpt
Bucket Seats w/ConsoleOpt
Paint - Two-ToneOpt
Performance Handling PackaageOpt
Power Bench Seat 4-WayOpt
Power Transfer Rear AxleOpt
Vinyl-covered Oxford RoofOpt
Heater and DefrosterStd
Power BrakesOpt
Power SteeringOpt
Wheel Covers DeluxeOpt
Wheel Covers WireOpt
Power Windows (side)Opt
Power Bucket Seat 4-wayOpt
Merc-O-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
390 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
RadioOpt
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