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Original Base Price
$2,005.00
No. Produced
142,168
Body
Body Maker
Mercury
No. Doors
2
Passengers
Model Number
M72C
Weight
3,530lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase
118 inches
Length
206 13/16 inches
Width
76 29/32 inches
Height
63 inches
Front Tread
58.5 inches
Rear Tread
60 inches
Engine   +   Type V8, L-head Displacement 255.4 cu. in. Cylinders 8 Bore & Stroke 3 3/16 & 4 inches Compression Ratio-Std 6.8 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Brake Horsepower 112@3600 Rated Horsepower 32.5 Torque 206@2000
Carburetor
Type
Dual downdraft
Make
Holley
Transmission   +   Type Helical Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3
Clutch Type
Clutch Size
10 inches
Axle Type
Semifloating
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.91 to 1
Suspension
Front
Rear
Steering Gear
Worm & roller
Brakes
Service
Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size
11 inches
Rear Size
11 inches
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Size
11 inches
Other Systems Specifications   +  
Wheels, Rims & Tires   +  
Capacities   +  
Classic Rating
Not Rated
VIN/ID VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information VIN Description VIN Location Under the hood on the dash panel to the right of the right hand hood hinge bracket.
Additional Information
No. produced includes all M72 coupes. Serial Nos.: 51DA10001M to 51DA67910M, 51ME10001M to 51ME103515M, 51LA10001M to 51LA46772M, 51SL10001M to 51SL127830M
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