These are standard specifications for the 1977 Mercury Marquis, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic SelectShift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body on perimeter-type ladder frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1978 |
| Price : | $5,500-$6,975 |
| Weight : | 4300 lbs | 1950.447 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 328 Ft-Lbs (445 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 197 HP (144.992 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 353 Ft-Lbs (479 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic SelectShift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.46:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.46:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1977 : | 521,909 |
| Total 1977 Marquis production : | 156,032 |
| 1977 Mercury Marquis | |
| Brougham Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 12,237 |
| Brougham Pillarless Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 29,411 |
| Grand Marquis Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 13,445 |
| Grand Marquis Pillarless Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 31,231 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 13,242 |
| Pillarless Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 36,103 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,363 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V140000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS CONTAINING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS INTENDED FOR TRUCKS RATHER THAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR POINTER TO BE MISALIGNED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE SELECTOR IS BETWEEN THE NEUTRAL (N) AND DRIVE (D) DETENTS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL INSERT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS, STEERING COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE,THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE FORWARD AND AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURYCOULD RESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO CORRECTIVE ACTION, DRIVER SHOULD BE CAREFUL TO START THE ENGINEONLY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES PARK (P). |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Mercury Marquis FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Mercury Marquis?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1977 Mercury Marquis has wheelbase sizes of 121.00 and 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1977 Mercury Marquis has lengths of 228.30 and 229.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1977 Mercury Marquis has a width of 79.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Mercury Marquis cost when new?A: The 1977 Mercury Marquis cost approximately $5,500 to $6,975 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Mercury Marquis? A: The 1977 Mercury Marquis was offered as a 8-Passenger Station Wagon, Brougham Hardtop, Brougham Pillarless Hardtop, Grand Marquis Hardtop, Grand Marquis Pillarless Hardtop, Hardtop, Pillarless Hardtop, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1977? A: Mercury produced 521,909 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many 1977 Marquiss were produced? A: Mercury produced 156,032 examples of the Marquis in 1977.Q: What engines did the 1977 Mercury Marquis have? A: The 1977 Mercury Marquis had the following engine options: V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 328 Ft-Lbs (445 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 197 HP (144.992 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 353 Ft-Lbs (479 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1977 Mercury Marquis have? A: The 1977 Mercury Marquis had a 3 speed Automatic SelectShift gearbox.