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1980 Mercury Marquis 2-Door Sedan

The Marquis was Mercury's Panther-platform full-size car for 1980. Flory records 2,521 built for 1980 at a base price of $7,075.
Shown as 1980 Mercury Marquis, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
0Z61G612864
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

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

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1980 Mercury Marquis

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1980
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 61 Marquis
Engine Code G 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 612864 Production #612864

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMarquis
Year1980
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications (Matched to: Marquis Coupe)

Height54.5
Length212.0
Wheelbase114.3
Width77.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)