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| 2.3L (140 cid) I4 (1975-1980)<br>2.8L (171 cid) V6 (1975-1979)
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The '''[[Mercury]] Bobcat''' was introduced in 1975 as a twin to the '''Ford Pinto''' and was Mercury's the first subcompact car. Styling differed from the Pinto with larger taillights, separate parking lights, a taller Lincoln-esque grille and somewhat fancier interior and exterior trim. 3-door hatchback and wagon bodystyles were offered - Mercury would not offer the 2-door "sedan" bodystyle on the Bobcat. Styling remained virtually unchanged until a substantial facelift in 1979, and would be dropped after 1980. The Bobcat would be replaced by the 1981 [[Mercury Lynx|Lynx]].
 
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Revision as of 23:01, 24 May 2007

Mercury Bobcat.jpg
Mercury Bobcat
Mercury
Production 1975-1980
Class Subcompact
Body Style 3-Door Hatchback
3-Door Wagon
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Weight 2000-2300 lbs
Transmission 4-Speed Manual, RWD
3-Speed Automatic, RWD
Engine 2.3L (140 cid) I4 (1975-1980)
2.8L (171 cid) V6 (1975-1979)
Power 88-98 hp
Similar Ford Pinto

The Mercury Bobcat was introduced in 1975 as a twin to the Ford Pinto and was Mercury's the first subcompact car. Styling differed from the Pinto with larger taillights, separate parking lights, a taller Lincoln-esque grille and somewhat fancier interior and exterior trim. 3-door hatchback and wagon bodystyles were offered - Mercury would not offer the 2-door "sedan" bodystyle on the Bobcat. Styling remained virtually unchanged until a substantial facelift in 1979, and would be dropped after 1980. The Bobcat would be replaced by the 1981 Lynx.

See the separate Ford Pinto entry for more information about the Mercury Bobcat.

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