1980 Mercury Bobcat Runabout Hatchback
The Bobcat was Mercury's Pinto-based subcompact for 1980. Flory records 28,103 built for 1980 at a base price of $4,764.
Confidence
95%
0T20A602777
4 Cyl. 140 Cu. In. (2.3L OHC
Engine
Runabout Hatchback
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1980 Mercury Bobcat
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1980 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ |
| Model Code | 20 | Bobcat |
| Engine Code | A | 4 Cyl. 140 Cu. In. (2.3L OHC, 2-V) |
| Serial Number | 602777 | Production #602777 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelBobcat
Year1980
Body StyleRunabout Hatchback
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine4 Cyl. 140 Cu. In. (2.3L OHC, 2-V)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications (Matched to: Bobcat Hatchback)
Height50.5
Length170.8
Wheelbase94.5
Width69.4
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)