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| 1968 Mercury Cyclone Series | ||
| Fastback Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,768.00 | |
| No. Produced | 12,260 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 63A | |
| Weight | 3,254lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 116 inches | |
| Length | 203.1 inches | |
| Width | 76 inches | |
| Height | 53.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.8 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Own V8, Overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 302 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 210@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 300@2600 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Autolite | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.79 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 8a15F500001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| This model has bench seats. Model 63C (same VIN) has bucket seats. | |||