Mercury Bobcat

Bobcat · 1975–1980 · 6 model years · 4 trims

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive
1980
Runabout Auto · Hatchback 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford LL23 OHC I4, carbureted 88 119 lb-ft 3-speed automatic (C3/Selectshift Cruise-O-Matic) RWD
Runabout MT · Hatchback 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford LL23 OHC I4, carbureted 88 119 lb-ft 4-speed manual RWD
1979
4MT · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 88 — 4-speed manual RWD
Auto · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 88 — 3-speed automatic RWD
1978
4MT · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 88 — 4-speed manual RWD
Auto · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 88 — 3-speed automatic RWD
1977
4MT · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 89 — 4-speed manual RWD
Auto · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 89 — 3-speed automatic RWD
1976
4MT · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 92 — 4-speed manual RWD
Auto · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 92 — 3-speed automatic RWD
1975
4MT · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 83 — 4-speed manual RWD
Auto · Hatchback 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC 83 — 3-speed automatic RWD

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
1980 1 —
1979 3 —
1978 3 —
1977 3 —
1976 6 —
1975 3 —

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.