| Specifications:
Engines available: 1960-1961: 233ci 135 hp
inline six cylinder; 292ci 175hp V8; 352ci 220hp V8; 390ci 300hp V8; 1962:170ci six cylinder
101hp; 221ci V8 143hp; 260ci V8 164hp. 1963: 170ci six cylinder 101hp;
200ci six cylinder 116hp; 289ci V8 271hp. Transmission: Merc-O-Matic;
three-speed manual. 1962-1963: Wheelbase: 116.5";
unitized construction.
Facts:
1960-61 models are completely different from the
1962-1963 models as they were a full sized car. The 1961 Meteor 600 and
Meteor 800 were Mercury's base trim levels. The 600 was available as a
two-door or four-door sedan, while the 800 was available as a two-door or
four door sedan and two-door or four-door hardtop. 1962-1963: The
Mercury Meteor became a mid-size car available in two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and four-door station wagon. S-33 sport
package included bucket seats, console, and trim updates and cost $2628. The
top-of-the-line station wagon was the Country Cruiser.
Related Cars:
Ford Fairlane
See Also:
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