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| 1956 Mercury Medalist Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,313.00 | |
| No. Produced | 6,653 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 73D | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 206.4 inches | |
| Width | 76.4 inches | |
| Height | 62.4 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 311.37 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 51/64 & 3 7/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 8.4 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 210@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.13 | |
| Torque | 312@2600 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | ||
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.3 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.73 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & two tooth roller with needle bearing | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| 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 | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 56WA10001M to 56WA89958M, 56ME10001M to 56ME100055M, 56LA10001M to 56LA51292M, 56SL10001M to 56SL125006M | |||