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	\|body_style=2-door ]<br>4-door ]
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	{{Infobox Automobile generation
	\|name=First generation
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	\|engine=2.0 L ] '']'' ] ]<br>2.3 L '']'' ]<br>2.3 L '']'' ]
	\|transmission=4-speed '']'' manual<br>5-speed '']'' manual<br>3-speed '']'' automatic
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	{{Infobox Automobile generation
	\|name=Second generation
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	\|production=]–]
	\|fuel_capacity=15.9 US gal
	\|engine=2.3 L '']'' ]<br>2.3 L '']'' ]<br>3.0 L '']'' ]
	\|transmission=5-speed '']'' manual<br>5-speed '']'' manual<br>3-speed '']'' automatic
	\|wheelbase=99.9 in
	\|length=177.0 in (sedan)<br>176.7 in (coupe)
	\|width=68.3 in
	\|height=52.9 in (sedan)<br>52.8 in
	}}

	The '''Topaz''' was the ] version of the ]. Both vehicles replaced the ] ] and ].

	Both models were introduced in ] for the ] model year; the compact Topaz and Tempo were early examples of the design philosophy that would bring about the revolutionary ] ]. The development program for the Tempo and Topaz was codenamed Topaz. The body structure and powertrain design borrowed heavily from the ], but due to the larger size of the Topaz there were few common components.

	It was facelifted in 1986, with new flush-mounted headlights and a "lightbar" from the new ]. Unlike the Sable, though, the Topaz version was equipped with a cooling slot but did not illuminate.

	It received a major redesign in ]. This car had an improved interior and more upscale exterior. The car was differentiated from the Tempo by a more formal rear window, waterfall grille, more upscale wheels, solid red tailights and a bigger trunk. the interior featured the tachometer-equipped gauge cluster standard and an armrest. New this year were the sporty '''XR5''' coupe and '''LTS''' "Luxury Touring Sedan" models. These came standard with the HSO engine and ] transmission.

	It was redesigned for the last time in 1992. The chrome grille was replaced again with a new lightbar, but it still did not illuminate. The ] V6 was now available, bringing with it an optional ] five-speed manual transmission on the XR5 and LTS models. Unfortunately, slow sales made 1992 the last year for the XR5 and LTS.

	The Topaz was replaced for 1995 by the ]-based ].

	Engines:
	* 2.0 L ] ] ] (optional 1984-1986 "GS")
	* 2.3 L ] ], 98 hp and 124 ft.lbf ''GS''
	* 2.3 L ] ], 100 hp and 135 ft.lbf ''LTS''/''XR5''/''AWD''
	* 3.0 L (2982 cc) ] ], 130 hp and 150 ft.lbf (1992-1994; optional in GS, LX, and standard on LTS/XR5)

	==External links==
	* FAQ Farm's : wiki question and answer forum
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	{{Mercury Vehicles}}
	{{Mercury Timeline}}

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