| Mercury Cougar XR-7 (1968) |
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Country
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USA
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Top Speed (mph)
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122
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0-50 mph
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5.4
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0-60 mph
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7.1
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1/4 mile
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15.1
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BHP
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390 @5600rpm
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Torque lbft
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460 @3200rpm
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BHP per ton
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234
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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6997/427
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Engine type
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V8 Carburettor
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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10.9:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Automatic
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No of speeds
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3
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
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190.3
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Width (in)
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71.3
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Height (in)
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51.7
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3662
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| 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. |
