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| 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone 8 Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,683.00 | |
| No. Produced | 12,345 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 63E | |
| Weight | 3,283lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114 inches | |
| Length | 195.3 inches | |
| Width | 72.9 inches | |
| Height | 53.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 55.6 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Cyclone Super V8 | |
| Displacement | 289 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 2.87 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 225@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 305@3200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Special alloy iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.79 | |
| 2nd | 1.7 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.87 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 13/32 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.8 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular tubular | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.95 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 14.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 5a27K500001 | ||
| 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 | Stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1965 Comet/Falcon/Fairlane/Mustang Shop Manual | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Mercury Product Information 1965 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 1965 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Onyx | |
| Polar White | ||
| Pearl Gray | ||
| Tiffany Blue | ||
| Blue Ice | ||
| Midnight Blue | ||
| Silver Turquoise | ||
| Ocean Turquoise | ||
| Ivy Gold | ||
| Olive Mist | ||
| Sandrift | ||
| Pecan Frost | ||
| Jamaican Yellow | ||
| Carnival Red | ||
| Burgandy | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Onyx | ||
| Upper-Onyx/Lower-Pearl Gray | ||
| Upper-Pearl White/Lower-Tiffany Blue | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Blue Ice | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Midnight Blue | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower Silver Turquoise | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Ocean Turquoise | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Ivy Gold | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Olive Mist | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Sandrift | ||
| Upper-Onyx/Lower-Sandrift | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Pecan Frost | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Jamaican Yellow | ||
| Upper-Onyx/Lower-Jamaican Yellow | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Carnival Red | ||
| Upper-Onyx/Lower-Carnival Red | ||
| Upper-Polar White/Lower-Burgandy | ||
| Upper-Blue Ice/Lower-Midnight Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Performance Handling Packaage | Opt | |
| Power Transfer Rear Axle | Opt | |
| Heater and Defroster | Std | |
| Power Brakes | Opt | |
| Power Steering | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers Deluxe | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers Wire | Opt | |
| Air Conditioner | Opt | |
| AM-FM Radio Push Button | Opt | |
| AM Radio Push Button | Opt | |
| Tinted Glass (Complete) | Opt | |
| Other Tires | Std | |
| Tachometer | Std | |
| Power Rear Window | Opt | |
| Deluxe Wheel Covers | Std | |
| Wire Wheel Covers | Opt | |
| Remote Control Deck-Lid Release | Opt | |
| Axle Power Transfer Rear | Opt | |
| Bucket Seats (w/vinyl trim optional) | Std | |
| Emergency Flasher | Opt | |
| Mirror Outside Remote control | Opt | |
| Safety Seat Belts Retractable | Opt | |
| Rally-Pac | Opt | |
| Vacuum Gauge (w/V-8 engines only) | Opt | |
| Power Windows | Opt | |
| Multi-Drive automatic transmission | Opt | |