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1975 Mercury MX Brougham Series
Pillared Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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1975  Mercury Montego MX Brougham 4-Door

1975 Mercury Montego MX Brougham 4-Door

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Original Base Price $4,498.00
No. Produced 8,235
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 53K
Weight 4,331lbs
Wheelbase 118 inches
Length 221.5 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 53.2 inches
Front Tread 64.1 inches
Rear Tread 64.3 inches
Type V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 351 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@3800
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 244@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Motorcraft
Type Select Shift 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 3.0 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Power
Service Power front disc, rear drum
Front Size 10.7 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Solid state
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Unleaded
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size HR78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 26.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 18.9 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 5a10H500001
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 plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1975-76 Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1975 Lincoln Mercury Product Data BookDetroit 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
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1975Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age December 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1975 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Black
Silver Metallic
Medium Slate Gray
Bright Red
Red
Dark Red
Maroon Metallic
Bright Dark Blue Metallic
Silver Blue Metallic
Pastel Blue
Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic
Dark Yellow Green Metallic
Light Green Gold Metallic
Dark Ginger Metallic
Medium Chestnut Metallic
Dark Brown Metallic
Saddle Bronze Metallic
Tan Metallic
Orange
Dark Copper Metallic
Yellow
Bright Yellow
White
Light Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air ConditionerOpt
Power Windows (side)Opt
Power Door LocksOpt
Six-Way Power Seat (Bench)Opt
AM FM Stereo Multiplex RadioOpt
a/c-Automatic Temperature ControlOpt
3-Way TailgateStd
Dual Facing Rear SeatsOpt
Power Tailgate WindowStd
Higher Ratio Rear AxleOpt
AM/FM Multiplex Radio w/Stereo Tape PlayerOpt
Rear Window DefrosterOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
460 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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