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Mercury S-55
2 generations · 5 engine options · data across all years of the S-55 platform.
2,285
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28
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0
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0
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35
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0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1963 390ci V8
$7,009
~$1,402/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1963
3 engine options
390ci V8
RWD
406ci V8
RWD
427ci V8
RWD
1962
2 engine options
390ci V8
RWD
406ci V8
RWD
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