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1980 Mercury Zephyr 2-Door Sedan

The Zephyr was Mercury's Fox-platform compact, twin of the Ford Fairmont, for 1980. Flory records 10,977 built for 1980 at a base price of $5,041.
Shown as 1980 Mercury Zephyr, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
0K31D609721
8 Cyl. 255 Cu. In. (4.2L
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1980 Mercury Zephyr

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1980
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Model Code 31 Zephyr
Engine Code D 8 Cyl. 255 Cu. In. (4.2L, 2-V)
Serial Number 609721 Production #609721

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelZephyr
Year1980
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 255 Cu. In. (4.2L, 2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement255 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, MO
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications (Matched to: Zephyr Coupe)

Height53.5
Length193.8
Wheelbase105.5
Width71.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)