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The '''Mercury Topaz''' was the replacmet for Mercury's boxy old [[Mercury Zephyr|Zephyr]]. The Topaz was introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Model. The Compact | The '''Mercury Topaz''' was the replacmet for Mercury's boxy old [[Mercury Zephyr|Zephyr]]. The Topaz was introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Model. The Compact Topaz and Tempo was early examples of the design philosopy that would bring abou the revolutionary 1986 [[Mercury Sable]]. The development program was codenamed Topaz. The body structure was heavily borrowed from the Ford Escort, but due to the larger design of the Topaz there were few common componets. In 1986 the Topaz was facelifted with new flush-mounted headlights and a "lightbar" from the new Sable unlike the Sable though, the Topaz had a cooling slot. The new Topaz also got Mercury's new "Waterfall" M Logo. The Topaz received a major redesign in 1988. the car had an improved interior and a more upscale exterior. The Topaz was differentiated from the Tempo by wearing a more formal [[Mercury Cougar]] style rear window, Chrome waterfall grille, more upscale wheels, solid red taillamps, and a bigger trunk. New this year were the Sporty XR5 Coupe and LTS "Luxury Touring Sedan" models. The Topaz received a facelift in 1992 the chrome grill was replaced with a new "lightbar" and the Sable's Vulcan V6 was now available, bringing with it a new 5 Speed Manual Transmission. But due to slow sells in 1992 the XR5 and LTS models were discontinued. And in December 1993 the last Mercury Topaz rolled off the line. And was replaced with the new 1995 [[Mercury Mystique]]. | ||
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| Mercury Topaz | |
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| Successor | Mercury Mystique |
| Production | 1983-1994 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body Style | 2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan |
| Length | 176.7 COUPE 177.0 SEDAN |
| Width | 68.3 Inches |
| Height | 52.9 Inches |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 Inches |
| Weight | 3,200 LBS |
| Transmission | 3 Speed Automatic 4 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual |
| Engine | 2.3L HSC I4 2.3L HSO I4 3.0L Vulcan V6 |
| Power | I4 96HP V6 130HP |
| Similar | Buick Century Honda Accord |
| Designer | Jack Telnack |
The Mercury Topaz was the replacmet for Mercury's boxy old Zephyr. The Topaz was introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Model. The Compact Topaz and Tempo was early examples of the design philosopy that would bring abou the revolutionary 1986 Mercury Sable. The development program was codenamed Topaz. The body structure was heavily borrowed from the Ford Escort, but due to the larger design of the Topaz there were few common componets. In 1986 the Topaz was facelifted with new flush-mounted headlights and a "lightbar" from the new Sable unlike the Sable though, the Topaz had a cooling slot. The new Topaz also got Mercury's new "Waterfall" M Logo. The Topaz received a major redesign in 1988. the car had an improved interior and a more upscale exterior. The Topaz was differentiated from the Tempo by wearing a more formal Mercury Cougar style rear window, Chrome waterfall grille, more upscale wheels, solid red taillamps, and a bigger trunk. New this year were the Sporty XR5 Coupe and LTS "Luxury Touring Sedan" models. The Topaz received a facelift in 1992 the chrome grill was replaced with a new "lightbar" and the Sable's Vulcan V6 was now available, bringing with it a new 5 Speed Manual Transmission. But due to slow sells in 1992 the XR5 and LTS models were discontinued. And in December 1993 the last Mercury Topaz rolled off the line. And was replaced with the new 1995 Mercury Mystique.
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