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1968 Mercury Parklane Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,552.00
No. Produced 4,748
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 54E
Weight 4,011lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 220.1 inches
Width 77.9 inches
Height 56 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 62 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 389.09 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/64 & 3 25/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 315@4600
Rated Horsepower 52.41
Torque 427@2800
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 Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Autolite
Type Mercomatic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.75 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 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 Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 8a64Z500001
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 On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
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Additional Information

Mercury Product Information 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1968 Ford- Mercury Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Onyx
Black Cherry
Madras Blue Metallic
Lime Frost Metallic
Polar White #2
Diamond Blue
Pewter Beige Metallic
Glacier Blue #2 Metallic
Augusta Green Metallic
Cardinal Red
Caribbean Blue Metallic
Saxony
Wellington Blue Metallic
Grecian Gold Metallic
Tahitian Rose Metallic
Calypso Coral
Fawn
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power Transfer AxleOpt
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
Rear Window DefoggerOpt
High Performance AxleOpt
Power Windows (side)Opt
Oxford (Vinyl Covered) RoofOpt
Deluxe Wheel CoversStd
Wire Wheel CoversOpt
Tinted GlassOpt
AutomaticSpeed ControlOpt
Automatic Ride LevelerOpt
Power Front Disc and Rear Drum BrakesOpt
Power Door LocksOpt
Power SteeringOpt
Power Vent WindowsOpt
6-Way Power Twin-Comfort SeatOpt
Six-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
Power AntennaOpt
AM-FM Stereo RadioOpt
Deluxe Wheel covers w/MedallionOpt
Deluxe Steering WheelStd
Tilt Steering WheelOpt
Remote Control Deck-Lid ReleaseOpt
Shoulder BeltsOpt
Combination AM Radio/StereoTape SystemOpt
428 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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