TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed 16.5 litres
Engine Configuration
- Bore
- 103.63 mm (4.1 in)
- Stroke
- 87.38 mm (3.4 in)
- Compression Ratio
- 8.25 :1
- Engine Configuration
- V-Engine
- Naturally Aspirated
- Yes
- Synchronization
- Timing Chain
- Engine Placement
- Front
- Engine Mount
- Longitudinally
- Type of Combustion Engine
Fuel SystemSingle (Number of Barrels) Carburator Camshaft TypeCam-in-block (Pushrod) Engine CoolingLiquid Cooling Head Room, Rear914 mm (36.0 in)Leg Room, Front1,092 mm (43.0 in) Leg Room, Rear846 mm (33.3 in) Hip Room, Front1,534 mm (60.4 in) Hip Room, Rear1,295 mm (51.0 in) Shoulder Room, Front1,534 mm (60.4 in) Shoulder Room, Rear1,499 mm (59.0 in) 
CoupeVariantMatador Standard1971–1978 Drivetrain
RWD Fuel
Gasoline Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed 1978
1978 Mercury Cougar Brougham
1979 Mercury Capri RS Turbo
