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1965 Mercury Cyclone 2-Dr. Hardtop, Fastback

The 1965 Cyclone was Mercury's first dedicated muscle car, based on the Comet Caliente with high-performance 289 V8 engines. It competed with Pontiac's GTO and helped establish Mercury's performance credentials in the emerging muscle car market.
5T27A541025
8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (4-V Prem.)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop, Fastback
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Mercury Cyclone

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ
Model Code 27 Cyclone
Engine Code A 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (4-V Prem.)
Serial Number 541025 Production #541025

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCyclone
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop, Fastback
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (4-V Prem.)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower225 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Wheelbase109.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Cylinders 6
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Type Single downdraft
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (19)
Battery 12 V
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location Stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron.
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Series Falcon Station Wagon
Model Number 66B
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 9 in.
Fuel 14 gal.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Carburetor Own
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Differential Ratio 3.20 :1
Differential Hypoid
Rear Tread 56 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 :1
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.