In an attempt to defeat claims of substandard performance, the two-passenger LN7 could now have a high-output version of the
CVH 1.6-liter four, hooked to a five-speed manual gearbox.
A multi-port fuel-injected four also was available to improve
idling and low-end torque.
New options included a four-way adjustable driver’s seat and shift indicator light.
| Model |
Style |
Body Type |
Base Price |
Weight |
Production |
| 51/A80 | 67D | 3 dr. Hatch Cpe | $7,398.00 | 2,076 | 4,528 |
| 51/A8C | 67D | 3 dr. RS Coupe | $8,765.00 | N/A | ** |
| 51/A8A | 67D | 3 dr. Sport Coupe | $8,084.00 | N/A | ** |
| 51/A8B | 67D | 3 dr. Grand Sport | $8,465.00 | N/A | ** |
| **Production of step-up models is included in basic LN7 total above |
Standard LN7 equipment included the basic 98-cid four with five-speed manual shift. P165/80R13 SBR BSW
tires, power braes, AM radio, C-pillar louvers, black sport steering wheel, interval wipers, digital clock, and electric rear
defroster,
Also standard: a console cargo area cover, remote-lock fuel filler door, tachometer, tinted glass, power lift gate
release, deal remote black mirrors, and color-keyed scuff plates, Black windshield surround, backlight and wide bodyside
moldings were used.
Black bumpers had argent stripe and soft fascia. Black paint treatment was evident on the A-pillar,
quarter windows, doorframes, rocker panels, and back license plate area.
Sport models has an AM/FM stereo radio; Grand Sport
and RS, an AM/FM stereo with cassette payer. Models with the TR package had P165/70R365 Michelin BSW tires.
Mercury’s 1984 factory sales catalog promised “a new direction in automotive technology.”
That meant cars that were exciting to drive, pleasing to the eye, “combining innovative
design, aerodynamic styling and meticulous engineering.”
The two-seater LN7 never had found an adequate number of customers and dropped out after 1983 due to
sluggish sales. Many of the distinct styling characteristics, such as the "bubbleback" window
were later adopted to the EXP's design.
Mercury’s 1983 market share rose from 5.5 percent to 6.1 percent in two years,
with credit taken by Lincoln-Mercury General Manager Gorgon B. MacKenzie, who took over in 1981.
However, MacKenzie soon left Mercury to return to his former spot at Ford of Europe. The new General Manager was Robert L. Rewey, Jr.
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Inline, four-cylinder, overhead cam.
Cast-iron block and aluminum head.
Five main bearings.
Hydraulic valve lifters.
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Base Model (VIN Code: 2)
|
| Displacement | : 98 cid (1.6L) |
| Bore & Stroke | : 3.15 x 3.13 in |
| Compression Ratio | : 8.8:1 |
| Brake Horsepower | : 70 @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque | : 88 ft/lbs @ 2600 RPM |
| Carburetor | : 2Bbl. Motorcraft 740 |
|
High Output (optional) (VIN Code: 4)
|
| Brake Horsepower | : 80 @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque | : 88 ft/lbs @ 3000 RPM |
|
High Output EFI (optional) (VIN Code: 5)
|
| Compression Ratio | : 9.5:1 |
| Brake Horsepower | : 88 @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque | : 94 ft/lbs @ 4200 RPM |
|
4 Speed Manual Transaxle (STD)
|
| (1st) | : 3.58:1 |
| (2nd) | : 2.05:1 |
| (3rd) | : 1.23:1 or 1.36:1 |
| (4th) | : 0.81:1 or 0.95:1 |
| (Rev) | : 3.46:1 |
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5 Speed Manual Transaxle (OPT)
|
| (1st) | : 3.6:1 |
| (2nd) | : 2.12:1 |
| (3rd) | : 1.39:1 |
| (4th) | : 1.02:1 |
| (5th) | : 0.81:1 |
| (Rev) | : 3.62:1 |
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3 Speed Automatic
|
| (1st) | : 2.79:1 |
| (2nd) | : 1.61:1 |
| (3rd) | : 1.00:1 |
| (Rev) | : 1.97:1 |
| Wheelbase | : 94.2 in. |
| Overall Length | : 170.3 in. |
| Height | : 50.5 in. |
| Width | : 65.9 in |
| Front Tread | : 54.7 in |
| Rear Tread | : 56.0 in |
| Standard Tires | : P165/80R13 |
| Std Drive Ratio | : 3.59:1 w/4spd
: 3.331:1 w/auto |
| Drive Axle | : Front |
| Ignition | : Electric |
| Brakes | : Front disc
: Rear drum
: Power Assisted |
| Construction | : Unibody |
| Fuel Tank | : 13 gal |
| Front Suspension |
| MacPherson strut-mounted coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
| Independent trailing arms w/modified MacPherson struts and coil springs on lower control arms |
| 1.6L HO Engine | : $70 |
| Automatic (Base EXP) | : $439 |
| Automatic (Other EXP) | : $363 |
| Power steering | : $210 |
| TR Performance Pkg | : $41 |
| H.D. Battery | : $26 |
| H.D. Alternator | : $27 |
| Air Conditioner | : $624 |
| Rear Defroster | : $124 |
| Tinted Glass | : $90 |
| AM/FM Radio | : $82 |
| AM/FM Stereo Radio | : $109 |
| -- w/Cassette or 8-Track Player | : $199 |
| -- except Luxury Coupe | : $90 |
| Premium Sound | : $117 |
| AM Radio Delete | : sub $37 |
| AM/FM Radio Del (Lux Cpe) | : sub $145 |
| AM/FM Stereo Del (GT) | : sub $235 |
| Flip-Up Sun Roof | : $310 |
| Metallic Glow Paint | : $51 |
| Two-Tone Paint/Tape | : $146 |
| Sport Tape Stripes | : $41 |
| Lower Body Side Protection | : $68 |
| Cloth or Knit Vinyl Seats | : NC |
| Low-Back Sport Bucket Seats | : $173 |
| Leather/Vinyl Seat Trim | : $144 |
| Shearling/Leather Seat Trim | : $227 |
Ford EXP & Mercury LN7 Owners Club provides and maintains this history section as a reference guide
for the information and entertainment purposes of our members and other interested parties. Information has been
compiled from numerous sources including Dealer Sales Brochures, Magazine Articles,
Sales Advertisements, Standard Catalog of Ford 1903-2003 (Standard Catalog of Ford, 3rd ed)
and similar related materials. Please Contact Us to report any errors or ommissions.
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