Mercury Cougar XR-7 (1968)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
122 |
| 0-50 mph |
5.4 |
| 0-60 mph |
7.1 |
| 1/4 mile |
15.1 |
| BHP |
390 @5600rpm |
| Torque lbft |
460 @3200rpm |
| BHP per ton |
234 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
6997/427 |
| Engine type |
V8 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
10.9:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
3 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
190.3 |
| Width (in) |
71.3 |
| Height (in) |
51.7 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3662 |
| Additional Info: Originally available in 2 packages: the XR-7 and GT. In 1967 the XR-7 could be had with 195/200/225hp 289cu engines or 280/320hp 390cu engines, while the GT got a 335hp 390cu engine and could get to 60 in 7.9 and cover the 1/4 mile in 15.9 secs. In 1968 Mercury released the GT-E with a 390hp 427cu engine and the XR-7G. Also in 1968 added to the engine line up was 210/230hp 302cu engines, also the 427 was replaced by the 428 (rated at 335hp, but in reality probably closer to 390hp). The 1969 Cougar was made a little larger and also a convertible was added. Also in 1969 the Cougar Eliminator package was introduced. Engine line up in 1969 had a 290hp 302cu engine, 250/290hp 351cu engines, a 320hp 390cu engine and a conservatively rated 335hp 428cu engine, the later could get the Cougar to 60 in 5.6 secs and cover the 1/4 mile in 14.1 secs. 1970 had a 290hp 302cu engine, a 300hp 351cu engine, a 335hp 428cu engine and a new 375hp 429cu engine with Ram Air. |
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