What was the horsepower of a 1969 Mercury Cougar?
What was the horsepower of a 1969 Mercury Cougar?
Comments: The Mercury Cougar was wider, longer, and heavier for 1969, but a new convertible body style joined the two door hardtop and the Cougar received a serious performance boost mid year with the introduction of the Eliminator package. The Eliminator came standard with the four barrel version of the Windsor 351 cid V8, rated at 290 bhp.
What did the G stand for in 1968 Mercury Cougar?
The longer stroke 428 engine had an easier time with emission requirements and would carry the Mercury performance banner. Also new for 1968 was a new model option, the XR-7G. The “G” stood for American racing hero, Dan Gurney, who raced for Mercury at the time. This was a one year model as Gurney left for Plymouth in 1969.
When was the last year the Mercury Cougar was made?
Comments: 1973 was the last year for the Mercury Cougar as a real pony car. In latter years, Mercury would apply the Cougar name on a variety of Mercury models, from station wagons to today’s sport coupes.
Is the Mercury Cougar hardtop a hardtop car?
Only a two door hardtop was available with standard simulated leather bucket seats, hideaway headlights, and a V8 engine, impressive enough to be named Motor Trend’s Car of the Year. Two trim packages were also available, available separately or together.
What kind of car was the 1969 Mercury Cougar?
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What are the parts for a 1969 Cougar Mustang?
Reproduction Grille Bolts & U Nuts for the 1969 Mercury Cougar / Ford Mustang.If you’re working on both sides of your grille, you will need two kits, one kit will do one half of the grille. Wanted! Wanted! Powder Coated. Replaces Ford Part Number: C9ZZ-17385, correct for a 1969 Mustang or Cougar but works fine on a 1970 Cougar. Wanted!
What kind of engine did a Mercury Cougars have?
Typically found on 1969 and 1970 Mercury Cougars. This part is identified by the clipped corner,s but works fine and was used during 1967 and 1968. Wanted! Wanted!
What kind of door handle does a 1969 Mercury Cougar have?
The gas filler door bezel with cat on black background is from a 1970 eliminator (not available in 1969). The wood gearshift handle is rare. Both rear quarter panel extensions have “dimples” where the extensions have been overtightened from inside the trunk — a sad but somewhat common occurrence for these cars.
