1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia 2-Door Sedan
The Monarch was Mercury's Granada-based compact pitched as a small luxury car for 1977. Flory records 11,051 built for 1977 at a base price of $4,643.
Confidence
95%
7W38F537586
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 7 | 1977 |
| Plant Code | W | Wayne, MI |
| Model Code | 38 | Monarch Ghia |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 537586 | Production #537586 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonarch Ghia
Year1977
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Height53.4
Length197.7
Wheelbase109.9
Width74.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9.4 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2902.00
No. Produced
8348
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3356
lbs
Length
199.9
in.
Width
74.7
in.
Height
56.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Fairlane 6
Type
Single downdraft
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower
120@4400
hp
Torque
190@2400
ft/lbs
Type
Constant mesh
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (35)
Radiator
Down flow
Exhaust System
Single
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type
Regular
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On the top surface of the radiator & front fender apron support (near the radiator fill cap).
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Model Year
1967
Origin
United States
Model Number
71E
Body Maker
Ford
Service
Dual hydraulic
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Displacement
200
cu. in.
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Cylinders
6
Main Bearings
7
Front Tread
58.4
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Rear Tread
58.1
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.25
:1
Carburetor
Own
Clutch Type
Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.99
:1
2nd
1.75
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.17
:1
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.