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1969 Mercury Marauder 2-Dr. Hardtop

The rare Marauder X-100 featured a blacked-out grille and was Mercury's answer to the Pontiac Grand Prix.
9H61Y558866
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Marauder

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 61 Marauder
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 558866 Production #558866

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMarauder
Year1969
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
TransmissionManual
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height54.0
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear37.6
Length219.1
Nameplate origin1963
Wheelbase121.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)