1978 Mercury Zephyr Station Wagon
The Zephyr was Mercury's new Fox-platform compact for 1978, twin of the Ford Fairmont. Flory records 32,596 built for 1978 at a base price of $4,216.
Confidence
95%
8K36T533687
6 Cyl. 200 Cu. In. (1-V)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Mercury Zephyr
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, MO |
| Model Code | 36 | Zephyr |
| Engine Code | T | 6 Cyl. 200 Cu. In. (1-V) |
| Serial Number | 533687 | Production #533687 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelZephyr
Year1978
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 200 Cu. In. (1-V)
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, MO
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications (Matched to: Zephyr Wagon)
Height54.8
Length193.8
Wheelbase105.5
Width71.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2822.00
No. Produced
3761
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3464
lbs
Length
201.1
in.
Height
54.5
in.
Width
74.5
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Single downdraft
Type
Constant mesh
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Torque
190@2200
ft/lbs
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (38)
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Down flow
Fuel Type
Regular
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
7.35 x 14
Make
Ford
Model Year
1968
Origin
United States
Model Number
76B
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Dual hydraulic
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Oil
5
qt.
Carburetor
Autolite
Cylinders
6
Differential Ratio
3.2
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Front Tread
58.8
in.
Rear Tread
58.9
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Main Bearings
7
Displacement
200
cu. in.
Brake Horsepower
115@3800
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
8.8
:1
Clutch Size
9 inches
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
B
&s 3.68 & 3.13
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.