Engineering:Mercury Lynx

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Mercury Lynx
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Overview
ManufacturerMercury (Ford)
Also calledFord Escort
Production1980–1987
Model years1981–1987
AssemblyWayne, Michigan
Milpitas, California
Edison, New Jersey
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Body and chassis
ClassCompact
Body style3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
LayoutFF layout
PlatformMazda Familia B derived[1]
RelatedFord EXP
Ford Tempo
Mercury LN7
Mercury Topaz
Powertrain
Engine1.6 l (98 cu in) CVH I4
1.9 l (116 cu in) CVH I4
2.0 l (122 cu in) Mazda RF diesel I4
Transmission4-speed IB4 manual
5-speed MTX-III manual
3-speed FLC ATX automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase94.2 in (2,393 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorMercury Bobcat
SuccessorMercury Tracer

The Mercury Lynx is a compact car that was produced by Mercury for model years 1981 to 1987. It was a rebadged version of the Ford Escort. In 1987, the Lynx was dropped after slumping sales (although at one point, it was Mercury's best-selling car). In 1988, Mercury launched the Tracer as the Lynx's replacement. The Tracer was based on the Mazda 323, was built in Mexico and Japan (depending on model), and shared nothing with the Lynx.

References

  1. Cranswick, Marc (1 September 2016). Mazda Rotary-engined Cars: From Cosmo 110S to RX-8. Poundbury, Dorset: Veloce Publishing. p. 137. ISBN 978-1845849436. 

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