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Mercury Eight Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1949–1951) — Third Generation

The third-generation Mercury Eight offers Coupe, Sedan and Estate 5-door bodies to suit different passenger and luggage needs. When choosing a classic of this age, consider mechanical condition alongside styling and practicality.

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Mercury Eight Engines and Transmissions

The 4.2 MT examples across these body styles combine a gasoline Mercury Eight engine with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. You operate the clutch and choose the gears yourself, so check for smooth clutch engagement and gear selection during a test drive. These examples represent part of the generation’s range.

Coupe — Mercury Eight Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Mercury Eight Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.2 MTGasoline4184 cm³112 hp82 kW271 N⋅mManualRWD

Sedan — Mercury Eight Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Mercury Eight Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.2 MTGasoline4184 cm³112 hp82 kW271 N⋅mManualRWD

Estate 5-door — Mercury Eight Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Mercury Eight Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.2 MTGasoline4184 cm³112 hp82 kW271 N⋅mManualRWD

Mercury Eight Dimensions

Coupe — Mercury Eight Dimensions

Coupe Mercury Eight Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
4.2 MT5253 mm1953 mm1646 mm2997 mm

Sedan — Mercury Eight Dimensions

Sedan Mercury Eight Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
4.2 MT5253 mm1953 mm1646 mm2997 mm

Estate 5-door — Mercury Eight Dimensions

Estate 5-door Mercury Eight Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
4.2 MT5433 mm1946 mm1680 mm2997 mm