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1968 Mercury Montego 6 Series
Sport Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number 54A
Weight
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 206.1 inches
Width 76 inches
Height 55 inches
Front Tread 58.8 inches
Rear Tread 58.5 inches
Type Own Inline 6
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.68 & 3.13 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 115@3800
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque 190@2200
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Special alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Autolite
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 9.06 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
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 7.75 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4.5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 8a02T500001
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

1968 Fairlane/Montego/Cougar/Mustang/Falcon Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
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
Wheel Covers WireOpt
Wheel Covers-DeluxeOpt
Power Transfer AxleOpt
Performance Handling PackageOpt
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
Rear Window DefoggerOpt
TachometerOpt
High Performance AxleOpt
AM FM Stereo RadioPush Button w/Antenna and Dual Front SpeakersOpt
Oxford (Vinyl Covered) RoofOpt
Styled Steel Wheels (Set of 5)Opt
Tinted GlassOpt
Power SteeringOpt
Shoulder BeltsOpt
Power Disc Brakes (Front)Opt
Wheel Covers Deluxe w/SpinnerOpt
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
427 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
390 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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