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1968 Mercury Monterey 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Monterey two-door hardtop combined sporty roofline styling with full-size comfort and standard big-block V8 performance.
8Z47Y584755
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Mercury Monterey

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 47 Monterey
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 584755 Production #584755

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height56.0
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear37.6
Length220.1
Nameplate origin1952
Wheelbase123.0
Width77.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)