1978 Mercury Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupe Specifications

1978 Mercury Zephyr Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Coupe version of the Zephyr model has a 2301 cc (140.4 ci) 8 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Transmission:

This particular Mercury Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupe has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

1978 Mercury Zephyr Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1978 Mercury Zephyr reaches its peak power of 89 bhp (66 kW) @ 4600 rpm.

Torque:

The 1978 Mercury Zephyr produces torque measuring 119 lb-ft (161.3 Nm) @ 2600 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The Zephyr weighs around 1246 kg (2746 lb). The 1978 Mercury Zephyr Power to weight is 71.4 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 95.5 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1978 Mercury Zephyr 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1978 Mercury Zephyr has a top speed of 93 mph (149.6 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1978 Mercury Zephyr accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 15.10 seconds or 0-100kph in 15.6s. The 1978 Mercury Zephyr estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 15.79 seconds with a trap speed of 69.2 mph.

1978 Zephyr Z-7 Sports Coupe Rivals:

• 1984 Talbot Samba Rallye 1.2
• 1978 Alfa-Romeo Giulietta 1.6
• 1996 Hummer H1 6.5 V8 2 Door

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