Zimmer Golden Spirit Specs

The specifications of every Zimmer side by side: the original Golden Spirit and its four-door, the QuickSilver, and the revival's Golden Spirits. The original company published only its own figures, and only the QuickSilver is known to have been tested.

Ford's own instruments, set in wood behind a wood-rim wheel, in an original Golden Spirit at the Automobile Driving Museum, El Segundo, California, in May 2018; the cloth mat on the dash top is an accessory.Daderot, CC0

Every figure here comes from one of two kinds of source. The companies published their own, in specification sheets, brochures and price lists, and those are claims: what the maker said its car was. Only one Zimmer is known to have been weighed and timed by a magazine, the QuickSilver that Car and Driver tested in April 1987, and no test of a Golden Spirit has been found. The comparison gives each figure as its lead source has it, with a small asterisk where other sources give others.⁠source 1source 2

Golden Spirit, 1980–88

Most of a Golden Spirit's mechanical specification was its donor Mustang's, so it changed with Ford's model years: the early cars had the 4.2 V8, those from 1983 the 5.0, and from 1984 there was fuel injection and a four-speed automatic with overdrive. The figures below are Zimmer's own, from its sheet of May 1984 and its press kit of 1987, for the cars of those years.

What Zimmer changed was the length. Ford's 1984 Mustang brochure gives the notchback a wheelbase of 2,550 mm (100.4 in) and a length of 4,549 mm (179.1 in); set against Zimmer's figures, by our arithmetic, the Golden Spirit's wheelbase is 1,057 mm (41.6 in) longer and the car about 886 mm (34.9 in) longer overall, so the whole stretch went between the wheels, and the overhangs together came out shorter than the Mustang's. It was also wider, by about 124 mm (4.9 in), and Zimmer's sheet gives front and rear tracks about 130 mm (5 in) wider than Ford's tread for the Mustang; why, no source says.

The weights of the time differ by up to about 80 kg (180 lb): Automotive News gave one figure in 1982, Zimmer another, marked "approx.", from 1984, and a dealer a third in 1986. None is known to have been measured, and the Fort Lauderdale News said in 1981 only that the conversion added about 230 kg (500 lb) to the Mustang. The performance figures are Zimmer's for 1987: an estimated time to 60 mph and a top speed its data sheet called the "maximum at full load". In town, the Fort Lauderdale News reported in 1981, the car did about 16 litres per 100 km (15 mpg US).⁠source 3source 4source 5source 6source 7source 8source 9source 1

A maroon and tan Golden Spirit coupé driving along a desert road with the Las Vegas skyline and mountains behind. — An original Golden Spirit coupé on the road in Las Vegas, Nevada, in March 2008: the long nose ahead of the Mustang's cabin.Eddie Maloney from North Las Vegas, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The four-doors, 1983–87

No dimensions, weight or engine for the Personal Limousine or the Four-Door Sedan have been found, in Zimmer's literature or any other source read, so their column holds only the years, the limousine's announced price, the body and the doors. The coupé's figures are not evidence for them: what the four-doors were built on is not known, as the Golden Spirit Sedan page explains.⁠source 10source 1

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QuickSilver, 1986–88

The QuickSilver is the one Zimmer with two sets of figures. Its engine and gearbox (transmission) agree in every source, Zimmer's and the magazine's alike, and its dimensions all but agree: the Fiero's own V6 and automatic, in a body lengthened by 406 mm (16 in) between the wheels and 330 mm (13 in) behind them. But Car and Driver's scales and stopwatch found more weight and less speed than Zimmer's data sheet promised, and by the time of its later brochure Zimmer's own weight for the car was within a few pounds of the magazine's. Where the two disagree, the comparison prints what Car and Driver measured and leaves Zimmer's figure to the asterisk's note.

Car and Driver measured more than the company ever published:⁠source 2source 1source 11source 12source 13source 14source 15source 16

Test	Car and Driver, April 1987	Zimmer's figure
Quarter mile	17.3 s, at 127 km/h (79 mph)	none published
Braking from 113 km/h (70 mph)	64 m (211 ft)	none published
Skidpad	0.74 g	none published
Ground clearance	7.6 cm (3.0 in)	15.2 cm (6.0 in)
Fuel consumption on test	13.8 litres per 100 km (17 mpg, US)	EPA estimates of 18 mpg city and 25 highway (US)

The long tail and chrome rear bumper of a silver QuickSilver seen from the rear three-quarter. — Behind its rear wheels the QuickSilver ran 330 mm (13 in) longer than the Fiero: a silver car at Amenia, New York, in September 2021.Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Revival two-doors, 1998–2013

Art Zimmer's company left the running gear alone too. Its cars, the Zimmer Neo-Classic Golden Spirits, kept the donor Mustang's engine, gearbox and drivetrain, "completely intact with the factory warranty", as he put it in 2009, and its fibreglass front and rear sections added about 180 kg (400 lb). The company's pages named the donor's V8 for the coupés of 1998 and kept the same engine text until about 2007. In 2009 Art Zimmer was building on the Mustang GT and offering the GT500 as an option for 2010. For 2016, under Heyman Motors, the price list claimed 435 hp from a Mustang GT of the 2016 model year, for a car of which no example has been found. The revival's published wheelbases disagree with one another, and none is known to have been measured.⁠source 17source 18source 19source 20

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Revival four-doors, 2001–11

The four-doors were Lincoln Town Cars, mostly new, built on the Town Car's own V8 and four-speed column-shift automatic, as Hagerty UK found on a four-door of the 2002 model year in Britain; the comparison gives the company's lengths for the Sedan and the long "L". In 2016 the website under Heyman Motors listed four-doors on the Cadillac CTS, at 420 hp or, as "R" versions, 640 hp. No such car has been found, and those figures are claims for cars that may never have been built.⁠source 18source 21source 20

The rear of a silver four-door Golden Spirit with a continental spare wheel and a luggage rack on a show field. — A revival four-door's long tail behind the Lincoln Town Car's rear door and pillar, at a classic car show in England in June 2010.Brian Snelson, CC BY 2.0

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Production

Sources for Production, by version

Price new: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.First-year price, announced 26 November 1980. Miami Herald, Business brief: Zimmer Homes to build the Golden Spirit, 26 Nov 1980⁠source 22; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.January 1983, with a power top. Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, "Sunnier Golden Spirit", 3 Jan 1983⁠source 9; Golden Spirit Sedan: One good source.The Personal Limousine, autumn 1983. Anne Bagamery, "The egomobile", Forbes, 26 Sep 1983, pp. 90–94⁠source 23; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.1986 window sticker. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Window sticker of a 1986 Zimmer QuickSilver, 1986⁠source 13; Monrovia News-Post, "Quicksilver Introduced By Zimmer", 20 Apr 1986⁠source 24; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.1999 list price. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999⁠source 17; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.1999 list price. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999⁠source 17; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.The Sedan, 2001 list price. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Built: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.Announced on 26 November 1980. Miami Herald, Business brief: Zimmer Homes to build the Golden Spirit, 26 Nov 1980⁠source 22; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.Shown January 1983; the last year is not established. Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, "Sunnier Golden Spirit", 3 Jan 1983⁠source 9; Golden Spirit Sedan: One good source.The Personal Limousine shown in November 1983 and shipped from 15 December 1983. Zimmer Corporation, Zimmer Update, premiere issue, Jan 1984⁠source 10; QuickSilver: One good source.'1986–88 Zimmer QuickSilver Sport Coupe'. Collectible Automobile, "1986–88 Zimmer QuickSilver Sport Coupe: The First 'Neo-Modern'", Aug 1993, pp. 85–87⁠source 12; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.Two coupés built for the '1997 model year'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999⁠source 17; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.'2 or 3 convertibles' planned for 1999. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999⁠source 17; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.The first four-door, built in 2001. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Designers: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.A sketch by Paul Zimmer, worked up by the company engineers. Michael Langberg, "Zimmer has 'Golden Spirit'", Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, 22 Mar 1981 (Sunday), p. 3F⁠source 5; J. P. Faber, "He produces immaculate autos for the filthy rich", St. Petersburg Times, from United Press International, 17 Oct 1982⁠source 8; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.D. A. "Don" Johnson, a former General Motors designer. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Collectible Automobile, "1986–88 Zimmer QuickSilver Sport Coupe: The First 'Neo-Modern'", Aug 1993, pp. 85–87⁠source 12
Built at: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.The maker's address. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Michael Langberg, "Zimmer has 'Golden Spirit'", Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, 22 Mar 1981 (Sunday), p. 3F⁠source 5; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.The maker's address; the sheet covers the Coupe, Formal and Convertible. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; QuickSilver: One good source.The maker's address. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Window sticker of a 1986 Zimmer QuickSilver, 1986⁠source 13; Neo-Classic Coupé: Good sources agree.At Sam's Auto Body, from about 2000–01. Sam's Auto Body, Syracuse, New York, "Zimmer" page, captures of 3 Aug 2002 and 1 Nov 2010⁠source 25; Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19; Neo-Classic Convertible: Good sources agree.At Sam's Auto Body, from about 2000–01. Sam's Auto Body, Syracuse, New York, "Zimmer" page, captures of 3 Aug 2002 and 1 Nov 2010⁠source 25; Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19; Neo-Classic 4-Door: Good sources agree.At Sam's Auto Body. Sam's Auto Body, Syracuse, New York, "Zimmer" page, captures of 3 Aug 2002 and 1 Nov 2010⁠source 25; Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19

Production, by version
Item	Golden Spirit Coupé	Golden Spirit Convertible	Golden Spirit Sedan	QuickSilver	Neo-Classic Coupé	Neo-Classic Convertible	Neo-Classic 4-Door
Price new	$45,900	$67,850	$85,000	$44,950	$79,900	$84,900	$106,900
Built	1980–1988	1983–1988	1983–1987	1986–1988	1998–2012	1999–2013	2001–2011
Designers	Paul H. Zimmer (sketch)	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	D. A. Johnson (body)	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Built at	Pompano Beach, Florida	Pompano Beach, Florida	Not in the sources read	Pompano Beach, Florida	Syracuse, New York	Syracuse, New York	Syracuse, New York

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Engine

Sources for Engine, by version

Engine maker: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.1986 models: Ford's high-performance 5.0-liter V-8. Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, Item on Zimmer's 1986 models, 25 Nov 1985⁠source 26; J. P. Faber, "He produces immaculate autos for the filthy rich", St. Petersburg Times, from United Press International, 17 Oct 1982⁠source 8; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.1986 models: Ford's high-performance 5.0-liter V-8. Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, Item on Zimmer's 1986 models, 25 Nov 1985⁠source 26; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.GM 2.8-litre V6. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.The donor Mustang's engine, untouched. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.The donor Mustang's engine, untouched. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19
Capacity: Golden Spirit Coupé: Several figures in print.Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; J. P. Faber, "He produces immaculate autos for the filthy rich", St. Petersburg Times, from United Press International, 17 Oct 1982⁠source 8; Golden Spirit Convertible: Good sources agree.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, "Sunnier Golden Spirit", 3 Jan 1983⁠source 9; Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, Item on Zimmer's 1986 models, 25 Nov 1985⁠source 26; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Test car. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.1998 coupés. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999⁠source 17; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.The company's text to 2007. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic 4-Door: Good sources agree.A 2002 car. Antony Ingram, "Express yourself, with this Zimmer Golden Spirit", Hagerty UK, 13 Mar 2023⁠source 21; Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Engine position: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.1987 cars. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Transverse, mid-mounted. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Block: QuickSilver: One good source.Iron block and heads. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1
Cylinder head: QuickSilver: One good source.Iron block and heads. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1
Valve gear: Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984: 5 litre OHV V8. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3
Bore × stroke: QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2
Compression ratio: QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Fuel system: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Multi-port fuel injection. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Window sticker of a 1986 Zimmer QuickSilver, 1986⁠source 13
Cylinder layout: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.1982: 255 cu in V8. J. P. Faber, "He produces immaculate autos for the filthy rich", St. Petersburg Times, from United Press International, 17 Oct 1982⁠source 8; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: Good sources agree.May 1984: 5 litre OHV V8. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, Item on Zimmer's 1986 models, 25 Nov 1985⁠source 26; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.60-degree V6. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.1998 coupés: 4.6-litre V8. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999⁠source 17; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.The company's text to 2007: 4.6-litre V8. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic 4-Door: Good sources agree.A 2002 car: 4.6-litre V8. Antony Ingram, "Express yourself, with this Zimmer Golden Spirit", Hagerty UK, 13 Mar 2023⁠source 21; Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Cylinders: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.1982: 255 cu in V8. J. P. Faber, "He produces immaculate autos for the filthy rich", St. Petersburg Times, from United Press International, 17 Oct 1982⁠source 8; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: Good sources agree.May 1984: 5 litre OHV V8. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, Item on Zimmer's 1986 models, 25 Nov 1985⁠source 26; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.60-degree V6. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.1998 coupés: 4.6-litre V8. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999⁠source 17; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.The company's text to 2007: 4.6-litre V8. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic 4-Door: Good sources agree.A 2002 car: 4.6-litre V8. Antony Ingram, "Express yourself, with this Zimmer Golden Spirit", Hagerty UK, 13 Mar 2023⁠source 21; Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Aspiration: QuickSilver: One good source.Multi-port fuel injection, no forced induction. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2

Engine, by version
Item	Golden Spirit Coupé	Golden Spirit Convertible	Golden Spirit Sedan	QuickSilver	Neo-Classic Coupé	Neo-Classic Convertible	Neo-Classic 4-Door
Engine maker	Ford	Ford	Not in the sources read	General Motors	Ford	Ford	Not in the sources read
Capacity	302 ci Capacity, Golden Spirit Coupé Several figures in print. 302 ciOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984, May 1984 (the 5.0 V8 of the 1983–88 donors)⁠source 3 255 ciOne good source: J. P. Faber, "He produces immaculate autos for the filthy rich", St. Petersburg Times, from United Press International, 17 Oct 1982, the 1982 cars (the 4.2 V8 of the 1981–82 donors)⁠source 8	302 ci	Not in the sources read	2,837 cc	4.6 L	4.6 L	4.6 L
Engine position	Front	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Mid	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Block	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Cast iron	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Cylinder head	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Cast iron	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Valve gear	Not in the sources read	OHV	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Bore × stroke	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	3.50 x 2.99 in	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Compression ratio	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	8.9:1	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Fuel system	Electronic Fuel Injection	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Multi Point Injection	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Cylinder layout	V	V	Not in the sources read	V	V	V	V
Cylinders	8	8	Not in the sources read	6	8	8	8
Aspiration	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Naturally Aspirated	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read

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Performance

Sources for Performance, by version

Power: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.1987 cars, SAE net, at 4,000 rpm. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.SAE net, at 5,200 rpm. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1
Torque: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.1987 cars, at 3,200 rpm. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.At 3,600 rpm. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1
Top speed: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.Zimmer's claim for the 1987 cars, 'maximum at full load'. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; QuickSilver: Several figures in print.Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1
0–60 mph: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.Zimmer's estimate for the 1987 cars. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; QuickSilver: Several figures in print.Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1

Performance, by version
Item	Golden Spirit Coupé	Golden Spirit Convertible	Golden Spirit Sedan	QuickSilver	Neo-Classic Coupé	Neo-Classic Convertible	Neo-Classic 4-Door
Power	225 hp	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	140 hp	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Torque	300 lb-ft	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	170 lb-ft	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Top speed	121 mph	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	112 mph Top speed, QuickSilver Several figures in print. 112 mphOne good source: Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40, measured, April 1987⁠source 2 121 mphOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986, Zimmer's claim, 'maximum at full load'⁠source 1	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
0–60 mph	8.9 s	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	9.7 s 0–60 mph, QuickSilver Several figures in print. 9.7 sOne good source: Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40, measured, April 1987⁠source 2 8.3 sOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986, Zimmer's estimate, 1987⁠source 1	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read

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Running gear

Sources for Running gear, by version

Steering: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984; 3.2 turns lock to lock. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.A Merkur power rack; 2.4 turns lock to lock. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Gearbox: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984: four-speed automatic with overdrive. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Three-speed automatic transaxle with lock-up. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Window sticker of a 1986 Zimmer QuickSilver, 1986⁠source 13; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.A 2002 car: four-speed column-shift automatic. Antony Ingram, "Express yourself, with this Zimmer Golden Spirit", Hagerty UK, 13 Mar 2023⁠source 21
Gears: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984: four-speed automatic with overdrive. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Three-speed automatic transaxle. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Window sticker of a 1986 Zimmer QuickSilver, 1986⁠source 13; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.A 2002 car: four-speed column-shift automatic. Antony Ingram, "Express yourself, with this Zimmer Golden Spirit", Hagerty UK, 13 Mar 2023⁠source 21
Layout: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.1987 cars. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984: 'Traction-Lok' rear axle. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3
Driven wheels: QuickSilver: One good source.'mid, transverse' V6 and a three-speed automatic transaxle. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Front brakes: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984: power-assisted vented discs. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984: power-assisted vented discs. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; QuickSilver: One good source.9.7 x 0.4 in. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Rear brakes: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.May 1984: self-adjusting drums. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Kathleen Hamilton, "Zimmer's flashy cars swimming in almost-dry market", Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, 28 Jun 1982, p. 3⁠source 6; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; QuickSilver: One good source.9.7 x 0.5 in. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Front suspension: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.C.1985–86: MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabiliser bar. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Golden Spirit "Road Map" fold-out brochure, c.1985–86⁠source 28
Rear suspension: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.C.1985–86, with air-adjustable dampers. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Golden Spirit "Road Map" fold-out brochure, c.1985–86⁠source 28
Tyres: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3
Wheels: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3

Running gear, by version
Item	Golden Spirit Coupé	Golden Spirit Convertible	Golden Spirit Sedan	QuickSilver	Neo-Classic Coupé	Neo-Classic Convertible	Neo-Classic 4-Door
Steering	Rack and pinion, power-assisted	Rack and pinion, power-assisted	Not in the sources read	Rack and pinion, power-assisted	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Gearbox	Automatic	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Automatic	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Automatic
Gears	4	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	3	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	4
Layout	RWD	RWD	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Driven wheels	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Transverse mid-engine, transaxle	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Front brakes	Ventilated disc, servo-assisted	Ventilated disc, servo-assisted	Not in the sources read	Disc, 9.7 in, servo-assisted	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Rear brakes	Drum	Drum	Not in the sources read	Disc, 9.7 in, servo-assisted	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Front suspension	Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Rear suspension	Four-bar link, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Tyres	P235/75R15 white-stripe radial	P235/75R15 white-stripe radial	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Wheels	15 in wire	15 in wire	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read

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Body and chassis

Sources for Body and chassis, by version

Body: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984: the Coupe and the Formal coupe. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.January 1983. Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, "Sunnier Golden Spirit", 3 Jan 1983⁠source 9; Golden Spirit Sedan: Good sources agree.1986 models: the 'four-door Sedan'. Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14⁠source 7; QuickSilver: One good source.'Sport Coupe'. Collectible Automobile, "1986–88 Zimmer QuickSilver Sport Coupe: The First 'Neo-Modern'", Aug 1993, pp. 85–87⁠source 12; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.'2-Door Coupé'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.'2-Door Convertible'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.'4-Door Sedan'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Body material: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.1981: the Mustang's roof, doors and cabin kept. Michael Langberg, "Zimmer has 'Golden Spirit'", Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, 22 Mar 1981 (Sunday), p. 3F⁠source 5; Kathleen Hamilton, "Zimmer's flashy cars swimming in almost-dry market", Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, 28 Jun 1982, p. 3⁠source 6; QuickSilver: One good source.Hand-laid fibreglass body. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.The donor Mustang's own body, its frame cut ahead of the radiator. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.The donor Mustang's own body, its frame cut ahead of the radiator. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.The donor Town Car's own body, its frame cut ahead of the radiator. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19
Panels: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.1981: hand-laid fibreglass panels. Michael Langberg, "Zimmer has 'Golden Spirit'", Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, 22 Mar 1981 (Sunday), p. 3F⁠source 5; Kathleen Hamilton, "Zimmer's flashy cars swimming in almost-dry market", Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, 28 Jun 1982, p. 3⁠source 6; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.Fibreglass front and rear 'flanks'. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.Fibreglass front and rear 'flanks'. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.Fibreglass front and rear 'flanks'. Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009⁠source 19
Doors: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984: two-door. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Sedan: Good sources agree.'the all new four door personal limousine'. Zimmer Corporation, Zimmer Update, premiere issue, Jan 1984⁠source 10; Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14⁠source 7; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.'2-Door Coupé'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic Convertible: One good source.'2-Door Convertible'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic 4-Door: One good source.'4-Door Sedan'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Seats: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.May 1984: four-seat touring car. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Michael Langberg, "Zimmer has 'Golden Spirit'", Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, 22 Mar 1981 (Sunday), p. 3F⁠source 5; QuickSilver: One good source.Two-seat. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Window sticker of a 1986 Zimmer QuickSilver, 1986⁠source 13
Chassis material: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.1982: the Mustang's steel cell kept. Kathleen Hamilton, "Zimmer's flashy cars swimming in almost-dry market", Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, 28 Jun 1982, p. 3⁠source 6; QuickSilver: One good source.The Fiero's welded steel body/frame construction. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Chassis: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.1987 cars: unit construction. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.The Fiero's space frame, stretched. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Collectible Automobile, "1986–88 Zimmer QuickSilver Sport Coupe: The First 'Neo-Modern'", Aug 1993, pp. 85–87⁠source 12

Body and chassis, by version
Item	Golden Spirit Coupé	Golden Spirit Convertible	Golden Spirit Sedan	QuickSilver	Neo-Classic Coupé	Neo-Classic Convertible	Neo-Classic 4-Door
Body	Coupe	Convertible	Sedan	Coupe	Coupe	Convertible	Sedan
Body material	Steel	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Fibreglass	Steel	Steel	Steel
Panels	Fibreglass	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Fibreglass	Fibreglass	Fibreglass
Doors	2	Not in the sources read	4	Not in the sources read	2	2	4
Seats	4	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	2	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Chassis material	Steel	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Steel	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Chassis	Monocoque	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Space frame	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read

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Dimensions and weight

Sources for Dimensions and weight, by version

Length: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14⁠source 7; QuickSilver: One good source.Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Neo-Classic Coupé: One good source.Two-doors, 2011 price list: '19 ft 7 in'. Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18; Neo-Classic 4-Door: Several figures in print.Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012⁠source 18
Width: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2
Height: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14⁠source 7; QuickSilver: Several figures in print.Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11
Kerb weight: Golden Spirit Coupé: Several figures in print.Kathleen Hamilton, "Zimmer's flashy cars swimming in almost-dry market", Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, 28 Jun 1982, p. 3⁠source 6; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14⁠source 7; QuickSilver: Several figures in print.Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88⁠source 11; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1
Wheelbase: Golden Spirit Coupé: Good sources agree.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Michael Langberg, "Zimmer has 'Golden Spirit'", Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, 22 Mar 1981 (Sunday), p. 3F⁠source 5; H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14⁠source 7; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature)⁠source 27; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.The Fiero plus 16 in. Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1
Fuel tank: Golden Spirit Coupé: One good source.May 1984, approximate. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; Golden Spirit Convertible: One good source.May 1984, approximate. Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984⁠source 3; QuickSilver: Good sources agree.Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40⁠source 2; Collectible Automobile, "1986–88 Zimmer QuickSilver Sport Coupe: The First 'Neo-Modern'", Aug 1993, pp. 85–87⁠source 12

Dimensions and weight, by version
Item	Golden Spirit Coupé	Golden Spirit Convertible	Golden Spirit Sedan	QuickSilver	Neo-Classic Coupé	Neo-Classic Convertible	Neo-Classic 4-Door
Length	214 in	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	188.75 in	235 in	Not in the sources read	258 in Length, Neo-Classic 4-Door Several figures in print. 258 inOne good source: Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012, the Sedan and 4-Door Convertible, 2011: '21 ft 6 in'⁠source 18 282 inOne good source: Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012, the 4-Door 'L', 2011: '23 ft 6 in'⁠source 18
Width	74 in	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	71 in	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Height	53.5 in	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	47.75 in Height, QuickSilver Several figures in print. 47.75 inOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986⁠source 1 48 inOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88, later brochure⁠source 11	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Kerb weight	3,600 lb Kerb weight, Golden Spirit Coupé Several figures in print. 3,600 lbOne good source: Kathleen Hamilton, "Zimmer's flashy cars swimming in almost-dry market", Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, 28 Jun 1982, p. 3, 1982: 'the 3,600-pound Zimmer'⁠source 6 3,780 lbOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984, May 1984, approximate (Zimmer)⁠source 3 3,620 lbOne good source: H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14, 1986 dealer feature⁠source 7	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	3,233 lb Kerb weight, QuickSilver Several figures in print. 3,233 lbOne good source: Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40, measured, April 1987⁠source 2 3,230 lbOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88, Zimmer's later brochure⁠source 11 2,920 lbOne good source: Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986, Zimmer's 1986–87 claim⁠source 1	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Wheelbase	142 in	142 in	Not in the sources read	109.4 in	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read
Fuel tank	15.4 US gal	15.4 US gal	Not in the sources read	10.3 US gal	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read	Not in the sources read

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Sources

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Primarymade at the time, by the maker or by people who were there
Referenceserious later work: clubs, specialists, magazines, books

Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1987 press kit (Golden Spirit and QuickSilver), covering letter of 31 Jul 1987; price list of 1 Dec 1986, technical data sheets, both models; Golden Spirit technical data: the claimed performance; price list of 1 December 1986; QuickSilver technical data; Golden Spirit technical data. Primary
Patrick Bedard, "QuickSilver!", Car and Driver, Apr 1987, vol. 32, pp. 36–40, pp. 36–40, the test; pp. 36–40, the specification panel and test results; article; specification panel; test results. Primary
Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Pompano Beach, Florida, "Zimmer Motor Car Features and Specifications", revised May 1984, dimensions, weight, engine and running gear; specification sheet, May 1984; specifications. Primary
Ford Motor Company, 1984 Ford Mustang (sales brochure), 1984 model year, "Measurements": wheelbase, length, width, height and tread. Primary
Michael Langberg, "Zimmer has 'Golden Spirit'", Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, 22 Mar 1981 (Sunday), p. 3F, p. 3F, the weight added and the fuel consumption; p. 3F. Primary
Kathleen Hamilton, "Zimmer's flashy cars swimming in almost-dry market", Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, 28 Jun 1982, p. 3, p. 3, the 1982 weight; p. 3. Primary
H. William Sacks, "Zimmer Classics catching eye of visitors", York Dispatch, 3 Jul 1986, p. 14, p. 14, the dealer's weight; p. 14. Primary
J. P. Faber, "He produces immaculate autos for the filthy rich", St. Petersburg Times, from United Press International, 17 Oct 1982, the 1982 engine; article. Primary
Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, "Sunnier Golden Spirit", 3 Jan 1983, the 1983 engine; 'Sunnier Golden Spirit'. Primary
Zimmer Corporation, Zimmer Update, premiere issue, Jan 1984, p. 3, the Personal Limousine; 'Zimmer Limo Premiere', January 1984. Primary
Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., "More than just a car" (QuickSilver Prestige brochure), c.1987–88, "QuickSilver Dimensions and Specifications"; 'QuickSilver Dimensions and Specifications' insert; 'Zimmer Coachbuilding is Second to None' insert. Primary
Collectible Automobile, "1986–88 Zimmer QuickSilver Sport Coupe: The First 'Neo-Modern'", Aug 1993, pp. 85–87, the stretch; the tank; title; pp. 85–87. Reference
Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Window sticker of a 1986 Zimmer QuickSilver, 1986, EPA estimates and tyres; window sticker. Primary
Richard Dredge, "Cars That Time Forgot: Zimmer Quicksilver", Hagerty, 25 Aug 2023 (US edition; Hagerty UK ran it on 22 Aug 2023), the power and the tank. Reference
Tom Appel, "What Was The Zimmer QuickSilver?", Consumer Guide, 6 Dec 2018 (5 Dec in one reading), the time to 60 mph. Reference
Jack Baruth, "First Drive: 1988 Zimmer QuickSilver", Road & Track, via Yahoo Autos, 7 Dec 2016, the range on a tank. Reference
Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, on nyautos.com, Zimmer Golden Spirit coupé and convertible pages on nyautos.com, Wayback Machine captures of 6 Dec 1998, 28 Jan 1999, 24 Apr 1999 and 12 Oct 1999, the 1998 donor and engine; zimmer1.htm (April 1999); zimmer1.htm (December 1998); zimmer1.htm and zimmer2.htm (1998–99). Primary
Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Co., Syracuse, New York, Zimmer Motor Car Company website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2000–2012), Wayback Machine captures, 3 Mar 2000 to 13 May 2012, the Mustang base; the engine text; the sedan and four-door pages; the 2011 price page; potential.html (February 2001); 4door.html (December 2001); company pages (2000–07); 4door.html; price lists (2001–11); 2011 price list. Primary
Clifford Atiyeh, "Q&A: Art Zimmer explains his lavish, 'neo-classic' car craft", Boston.com (Boston Overdrive blog), 18 Sep 2009, the method, the weight added and the GT500; Q&A. Primary
Heyman Motors, LLC, Zimmer Motor Cars website (zimmermotorcars.com, 2013–2016), Wayback Machine captures, 17 Jan 2013 to 16 Mar 2016, the 2016 price list's claims; the 2016 Cadillac CTS claims. Primary
Antony Ingram, "Express yourself, with this Zimmer Golden Spirit", Hagerty UK, 13 Mar 2023, the 2002 four-door; article. Reference
Miami Herald, Business brief: Zimmer Homes to build the Golden Spirit, 26 Nov 1980, business brief. Primary
Anne Bagamery, "The egomobile", Forbes, 26 Sep 1983, pp. 90–94, p. 94. Primary
Monrovia News-Post, "Quicksilver Introduced By Zimmer", 20 Apr 1986, article. Primary
Sam's Auto Body, Syracuse, New York, "Zimmer" page, captures of 3 Aug 2002 and 1 Nov 2010, 'Zimmer' page (2002). Primary
Automotive News (Crain Communications), via Internet Archive, Item on Zimmer's 1986 models, 25 Nov 1985, item on the 1986 models. Primary
Miami Herald, "Luxury automobile still the prime success indicator", 1 Nov 1985 (promotional feature), article. Primary
Zimmer Motor Cars Corp., Golden Spirit "Road Map" fold-out brochure, c.1985–86, specifications panel. Primary

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