Mercury Cyclone
Mercury (Comet) Cyclone | |
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1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercury (Ford) |
Model years | 1964–1971 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Muscle car |
Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
Layout | FR layout |
Related | Mercury Comet Ford Fairlane Mercury Montego Ford Torino Talladega |
The Mercury Cyclone is an automobile that was produced by Mercury from 1964 to 1971. It started as a performance model of the 1964 Mercury Comet, and was named the Mercury Comet Cyclone through 1967. For 1968, the "Comet" part of the name was dropped. Options such as GT, Spoiler and Cobra Jet were added and removed. In 1971, it was integrated into the Mercury Montego line as their performance model.[1]
Contents
History
1964
The Cyclone started as an option for the 1964 Mercury Comet. It featured a Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value)., Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). engine and a sporty look. It had a spoked steering wheel and bucket seats. Some of the engine parts were chromed in the style of muscle cars.
1965
In the 1965 models, the engine was updated to the four-barrel carburetor version of the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). unit, but generated Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).. The '65 had a few performance options, which include a handling package, a special fan, and a "Power Transfer" rear axle. Special features included a black out, stand-up grille, bucket seats with sew-through pleats, centre console, chrome-plate wheel covers with lug nuts, engine "Dress Up Kit", unique insignias, a vinyl roof in black or white and a Power-Pac gauge cluster for the heavily padded instrument panel.[2]
1966
The 1966 models underwent a major styling change. The body received "sculpturing" that ran the length of the car, and was based on the body of the Ford Fairlane. The models introduced new engines. The 390 Y code was a Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). engine with a two-barrel carburetor and Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).. The 390 H code had a four-barrel carburetor and Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value)..
The GT option used a 390 S code engine which was a Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). engine with a four-barrel carburetor and Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).. The GT featured car stripes, a fiberglass hood (bonnet) with scoops[jargon] and several other performance options.
1967
The 1967 model was produced with several engine options. The standard engine was the 289 V8 with Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). and Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).. The GT's engine was Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value)., but was quoted with 15 fewer horses at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value)..
Neither the 1966 Cyclone nor the 1967 Cyclone used the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). side-oiler[jargon] engine that went into the standard Comet. Only badges[jargon] told of the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). under the hood (bonnet).[clarification needed 410 hp for standard Comet or Cyclone?]
1968
The 1968 models dropped "Comet" from their name. The Cyclones had a mid tire level body tape stripe. The Cyclone GT's had an upper level body stripe, buckets, wide whitewall tires, special wheel covers, all vinyl interior, and the special handling package. It was named the fastest car of that year,[how?] because it set a world record speed of 189.22 mph (304.52 km/h) at Daytona.[clarification needed]
Several engines were available for the Cyclones:
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1969
In 1969, the Cyclones had several engine options:
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Spoiler II
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Mercury produced a version of the Cyclone for NASCAR called the Cyclone Spoiler II. The model was available in two flavors. The street version featured a Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Windsor block, and was used to enter into the NASCAR business. The racing version featured a Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Boss block, which was the same engine as the one in the 1969 Boss Mustang.
Cobra Jet
Mercury also added a new model to the Cyclone line: the Cobra Jet (CJ). The Cobra Jet's engine was a Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). which generated Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).. The engine had a Ram Air option, a 735 CFM Holley four-barrel carburetor,[citation needed] although the option showed no quoted difference in horsepower rating. The Mercury Cyclone CJ had the following enhancements over the Cyclone and Cyclone GT: it had a blacked-out grille; dual exhausts; 3:50:1 axle ratio; engine dress-up kit (chromed parts); hood (bonnet) stripes; and a competition handling package.
1970
The CJ model was dropped from the Cyclone lineup, and applied to some of the engine names in the series. Mercury thus featured the Cyclone, Cyclone Spoiler and Cyclone GT. The Cyclones consisted of 351 cid V8s and 429 cid V8 engines.
The standard engine for the base Cyclone was the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). four-barrel with dual exhaust that was rated at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). SAE gross (Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). net). It was the standard engine in the 1970 Mercury Marauder X-100 and was available in other full size models. It featured a 575 CFM carburetor.
Two optional engines were available for the Cyclone. The 429 Cobra Jet was the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). four-barrel with dual exhaust but with the Ram Air induction. It was rated at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). SAE gross (Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). net) and had a 700 CFM Rochester Quadrajet 4 BBL carburetor. The 429 Super Cobra Jet, which was part of a Drag Pack option, was a Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). four-barrel with dual exhaust and Ram Air induction, but it was rated at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). SAE gross (Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). net), and had a 780 CFM Holley 4 BBL carburetor.
1970 Cyclone Spoiler
The Cyclone Spoiler was for the performance minded with front and rear spoilers, racing stripes that went from front to the rear of the car, hood (bonnet) scoop for ram air induction, duel point distributor, staggered rear shocks, racing mirrors and a competition package. The 429 Cobra Jet was the standard engine for the Cyclone Spoiler. An optional engine was the 429 Super Cobra Jet.
1970 Cyclone GT
This model featured a non-functional hood scoop, full length lower body side molding, remote and racing mirrors, high back bucket seats, door trim, and a three spoke rim blow steering wheel.
The standard engine for the 1970 Cyclone GT was the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). two-barrel with single exhaust that was rated at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). SAE gross (Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). net).
The optional engines for the Cyclone GT included the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). four-barrel with dual exhaust. It was rated at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). SAE gross (Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). net), and was available with or without Ram Air induction. The GT can also be outfitted with the other 429 engines.
While a convertible was offered for the Ford Torino in 1970 and 1971, no convertible was offered for the Mercury Montego or Mercury Cyclone in 1970 or 1971.
1971
In 1971, the Cyclone had lost its distinction as it was renamed the Mercury Montego Cyclone. The three variants (Cyclone, Cyclone GT, Cyclone Spoiler) were merged into the Montego line. It sold poorly; the production numbers for the Cyclone were in the triple figures. The Montego Cyclone GT, which used the 351 Cobra Jet engine, sold much better, but still sold less than its predecessors.
1972
For 1972, the Mercury Montego was fully redesigned with body on frame construction, front and rear coil spring suspension, and a new shorter 114" wheelbase for two-door models. The Cylcone was reverted to a performance option package available on Mercury Montego, Mercury Montego MX two door, and the Mercury Montego GT. The package included one of two engines, the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). four-barrel Cobra Jet engine rated at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). SAE net or the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4-brarrel rated at Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). SAE net. The option group included a functional Ram Air induction through twin integrated hood scoops, Traction-Lok (limited slip) differential, F70-14 for Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). cars, and G70-14 tires for Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). powered cars, hub caps and trim rings, body striping and identification, three spoke steering wheel and dual racing mirrors. The Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). was available with either a 4-speed manual transmission or 3-speed automatic, while the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). was only sold with an automatic transmission. [3]
Early Mercury factory literature showed this option available, while later editions did not have any information on the Cylcone package. Only 30 1972 Cyclone package cars were produced, 29 Montego GT's and one Montego MX. Twenty of these Cylcones were equipped with the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). engine. [4]
Production
№ Cyclones (all versions) |
Notes | |
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1964 | 7,454[1] | |
1965 | 12,347[1] | |
1966 | 8,194[1] | |
1967 | 6,910[1] | 809 convertibles |
1968 | 13,628[1] | 6,439 Spoilers[1] |
1969 | 9,143 [5] | 5,882 Cyclones [5] + 3,261 Cyclone CJs [5] |
1970 | 1,695 Cyclones, 10,170 GTs, 1,631 Spoilers[1] | |
1971 | 444 Cyclones, 2,287 GTs, 353 Spoilers[1] | |
1972 | 30 Cyclones |
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Holder, Bill; Kunz, Phil. Ford Muscle. F+W Publications, Inc. 2004, p. 83-90. ISBN 0-87349-835-6
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- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, Revised 4th Edition, page 533
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