Here she is, my 1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham.
Specs:
460(7.5l) Engine
C6 3-speed automatic transmission
2.5:1 open differential( Ford 9")
Overall length: 225" (18' 9")
Overall width: 80" (6' 8")
Wheelbase: 121" (10' 1")
Weight: Not sure but I believe it to be ~4,600lbs. if
anyone
has an exact spec, let me know.
MPG: Varies. Can get as low as 10 with a lot of city driving but
is
always 15 or better highway. Depends very much on conditions,
made
23MPG on one trip!
Top Speed: exact figure unknown(speedo only has numbers up to 85
then
it just goes behind the dash) Have been paced at 120
Current Drivetrain Mods:
Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads(75cc)
800cfm Edelbrock Performer Series carb
Edelbrock
Performer 460 Intake Manifold
Aftermarket timing chain set
Summit cam
Roller Rockers
14" x 3" round air cleaner with k&n element
High output ignition coil
Dual 12" electric cooling fans
Oil cooler
Transmission cooler
Dual Exauhst + Turbo flow mufflers
Alternator
upgrade
Interior:
JVC KD-SH77 CD player
Pioneer 2-channel amp
2 10" kicker truck boxes
Tach
Temp & voltage gauges
Near future:
H4 Headlamp conversion
headers
better tires
120MPH speedometer swap
Power trunk release retrofit
Power lock & keyless entry install
Picture Pages:
WARNING! Lots of large
Images! Dial-up beware!
Beauty Shots
Before Pic
Engine
Painting
Dash Pic