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1970 Mercury Marauder X100 Hardtop

X-100 was the Marauder's top performance trim, the most potent of Mercury's full-size fastbacks; 2,646 were produced at a $3,873 base.
Confidence 95%
Model year needs verification: this serial block was also used in 1980. VIN model code 61 was used by both 1970 and 1980 Lincoln-Mercury cars and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1970 interpretation. If this is a 1980 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
0Z61G612864
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1970 Mercury Marauder X100

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 61 Marauder X100
Engine Code G 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 612864 Production #612864

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMarauder X100
Year1970
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications (Matched to: Marauder)

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height54.0
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear37.6
Length219.1
Nameplate origin1963
Wheelbase121.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)