1979 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Sedan
The Marquis was downsized onto the new Panther platform for 1979. Flory records 32,349 built for 1979 at a base price of $7,909.
Shown as 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis, not confirmed by the VIN.
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9Z66F740236
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
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1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 66 | Grand Marquis |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 740236 | Production #740236 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelGrand Marquis
Year1979
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Height54.5
Length212.0
Wheelbase114.3
Width77.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3261.00
No. Produced
113168
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3816
lbs
Length
213.9
in.
Height
54.9
in.
Width
79.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
Constant mesh
Torque
295@2400
ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower
220@4600
hp
Type
Dual downdraft
Type
V8 overhead valve
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Radiator
Tubular and fin
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
14.3 Quarts
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Optional Equipment
Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
8.25 x 15
Model Year
1969
Series
LTD
Origin
United States
Make
Ford
Model Number
57F
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
11 1/32
in.
Service
Dual hydraulic
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel
24.5
gal.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
9.5
:1
Displacement
302
cu. in.
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Cylinders
8
Rated Horsepower
51.2
hp
Main Bearings
5
Front Tread
63
in.
Wheelbase
121
in.
Rear Tread
64
in.
Differential Ratio
3.1
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Carburetor
Autolite
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
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.