Mercury Topaz Topaz

Mercury - Topaz

Details-
BrandMercury
ModelTopaz
GenerationTopaz
Modification2.3 i (4 dr) (97 Hp)
Start Of Production1983
End Of Production1993

Performance

The Topaz is a reliable car with a decent top speed of 155 km/h or 96.31 mph, making it suitable for daily driving and occasional highway cruising.

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed155 km/h 96.31 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Topaz is a 5-seater sedan with a length of 176.77 inches, width of 68.31 inches, and height of 52.76 inches. It has a wheelbase of 100 inches and a front track of 54.92 inches. The rear track is 57.48 inches. It has 4 doors and a body type of sedan.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4490 mm 176.77 in.
Width1735 mm 68.31 in.
Height1340 mm 52.76 in.
Wheelbase2540 mm 100 in.
Front Track1395 mm 54.92 in.
Rear Track1460 mm 57.48 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Topaz is a petrol (gasoline) car with varying fuel consumption. In urban areas, it consumes 12 liters per 100 km, which is equivalent to 19.6 US mpg or 23.54 UK mpg. This translates to a fuel efficiency of 8.33 km/l. When driven extra-urban, the fuel consumption decreases to 7 liters per 100 km, which is equivalent to 33.6 US mpg or 40.35 UK mpg, or a fuel efficiency of 14.29 km/l.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg 23.54 UK mpg 8.33 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.35 UK mpg 14.29 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Topaz is a compact car with a 2.3L inline-4 engine producing 97 horsepower and 174 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses multi-port manifold injection. The car has a coil spring suspension system and a fuel capacity of 4.7 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power97 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre42 Hp/l
Torque174 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 128.34 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Displacement2307 cm3 140.78 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore93.5 mm 3.68 in.
Piston Stroke84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression Ratio9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-30 / Ford WSS-M2C929-A
Coolant7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionCoil spring
Rear SuspensionCoil spring

Brakes

The Topaz is a reliable car with a good braking system, featuring ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It also comes equipped with ABS for enhanced safety. The steering system is hydraulic and rack-and-pinion, providing a smooth ride. The car runs on 185/70 R14 tires.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDrum
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size185/70 R14

Weight & Capacity

The Topaz is a well-balanced car with a decent power-to-weight ratio of 12.1 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6.8 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1175 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters. The trunk space is moderately sized at 365 liters. Overall, it's a reliable car for daily driving.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio12.1 kg/Hp, 82.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6.8 kg/Nm, 148.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1175 kg 2590.43 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum365 l 12.89 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercury - Topaz

The length of the Topaz is 176.77 inches.

The Topaz has 4 doors.

The body type of the Topaz is a sedan.

155 km/h or 96.31 mph

Yes, with a top speed of 155 km/h or 96.31 mph

Yes, the Topaz is known for its reliability

The Topaz consumes 12 liters per 100 km in urban areas, which is equivalent to 19.6 US mpg or 23.54 UK mpg.

The Topaz consumes 7 liters per 100 km when driven extra-urban, which is equivalent to 33.6 US mpg or 40.35 UK mpg.

The Topaz uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel.

The Topaz has an internal combustion engine with an inline-4 configuration.

The Topaz has a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Topaz uses multi-port manifold injection for fuel injection.

The Topaz has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.

The Topaz has a hydraulic steering system with a rack-and-pinion design.

The Topaz has 185/70 R14 tires.

The Topaz is equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 197 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.

The Topaz comes standard with features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

The Topaz achieves an estimated 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.

12.1 kg/Hp, 82.6 Hp/tonne

1175 kg (2590.43 lbs)

60 liters (15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal)