Did Mercury make a 4 door Cougar?
Did Mercury make a 4 door Cougar?
While the nameplate is most commonly associated with two-door coupes, at various times during its production, the Cougar was also marketed as a convertible, four-door sedan, station wagon, and hatchback….
| Mercury Cougar | |
|---|---|
| Model years | 1967–1997 1999–2002 |
| Body and chassis |
What year did Mercury make the Cougar?
1967
WOLVERINE LAKE, Mich. – Lincoln-Mercury introduced the Mercury Cougar in the 1967 model year and entered into an exploding pony car market.
What kind of dashboard did a Mercury Cougar have?
The XR-7 model brought a simulated wood-grained dashboard with a full set of black-faced competition instruments and toggle switches, an overhead console, a T-type center automatic transmission shifter (if equipped with the optional Merc-O-Matic transmission), and leather-vinyl upholstery. This was the only generation with covered headlights.
When was the last year the Mercury Cougar was made?
For its eighth generation, the Cougar returned for 1999 as a sports compact hatchback. Sharing a chassis with the Ford Contour, the model line began development as a third generation of the Ford Probe, shifting to Mercury as its development neared completion.
What kind of climate control does a Mercury Cougar have?
The Cougar was offered with nearly every Mercury option with the sole exception of automatic climate control and power windows; a “Tilt-Away” steering wheel was offered, a power-operated steering column that swung up and out of the way when the driver’s door was opened, the transmission in “park”, and the ignition was off.
When did the electric sunroof come out on the Mercury Cougar?
Comfort and performance options available for the Cougar included the “Tilt-Away” steering wheel that swung up and out of the way when the driver’s door was opened, the transmission in “park”, and the ignition was off, and from 1971, a power driver’s seat. The new option appeared in 1968: Ford’s first factory-installed electric sunroof.
What kind of engine did the Mercury Cougar have?
The 5.0L CFI V8 was again offered as an option on both the GS and LS models. Power output remained the same at 130 hp. In the U.S. the base 3.8L V6 engine added computer-controlled central fuel injection (CFI) for 8 more horsepower than the previous year, now up to 120 hp. Canadian models retained carbureted V6 engines until 1985.
What kind of interior does a Mercury Cougar have?
The Cougar LS received virtually no exterior changes save for the removal of fender emblems and the new flat hood ornament. The LS retained the chrome strips on the B-pillar trim as well as the electroluminescent coach lamps and bright rocker panel trim. The interior of Cougar LS in Charcoal with optional leather seats.
The XR-7 model brought a simulated wood-grained dashboard with a full set of black-faced competition instruments and toggle switches, an overhead console, a T-type center automatic transmission shifter (if equipped with the optional Merc-O-Matic transmission), and leather-vinyl upholstery. This was the only generation with covered headlights.
What was the Ford Cougar used for in 1983?
The Cougar did very well in U.S. government crash testing in both 1983 and 1984. Ford’s use of progressive crumple zones in the Fox chassis proved to be a very beneficial factor in head-on and front glancing crashes. Massive door beams also helped keep damage in side impacts to a minimal degree.
