1966 Mercury Cyclone 2-Dr. Hardtop
The 1966 Cyclone debuted Mercury's serious muscle car contender, powered by the 390 cubic inch big-block V8 with up to 335 horsepower. This performance-oriented hardtop challenged Pontiac's GTO and Plymouth's GTX in the rapidly growing intermediate muscle market.
6H27C551831
8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Mercury Cyclone
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 27 | Cyclone |
| Engine Code | C | 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 551831 | Production #551831 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelCyclone
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower200 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%