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| 1973 Mercury Capri Series | ||
| Sport Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 2,351lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 100.8 inches | |
| Length | 174 inches | |
| Width | 64.8 inches | |
| Height | 50.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 53.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 52.3 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | 2000 cc, overhead cam | |
| Displacement | 121.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.575 & 3.029 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 20.45 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Weber | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.65 | |
| 2nd | 1.97 | |
| 3rd | 1.37 | |
| 4th | 1 to 1 | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.66 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 8.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.44 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Rack & pinion | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 9.6 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear wheels | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular grade - 91 octane | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | |||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 12.7 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 3.4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 7.6 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 3abbX500001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| 1973 Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1973 Lincoln Mercury Product Data Book | Detroit 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. 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 April 1 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Motor Age April 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Burnt Orange Metallic | |
| Yellow | ||
| Medium Gold Metallic | ||
| Light Ivy Yellow | ||
| Medium Lime Metallic | ||
| Dark Ivy Green Metallic | ||
| Light Aqua | ||
| Dark Aqua Metallic | ||
| Light Blue | ||
| Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Dark Blue Metallic | ||
| Maroon | ||
| Red | ||
| White | ||
| Black | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Burnt Orange Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Burnt Orange Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Yellow | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Yellow | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Medium Gold Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Medium Gold Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Light Ivy Yellow | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Light Ivy Yellow | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Dark Ivy Green Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Light Aqua | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Light Aqua | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Dark Aqua Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Dark Aqua Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Light Blue | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Dark Blue Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Maroon | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Maroon | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Red | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Red | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Black | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-White | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Medium Lime Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Medium Lime Metallic | ||
| Upper-Black/Lower-Light Green | ||
| Dark Orchid Metallic | ||
| Upper-White/Lower-Dark Orchid Metallic | ||
| Light Green | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||