Is a Mercury Cougar a good car?
The cougar has also handled very well in all weather conditions to include snow, with its front wheel drive. I financed the car for 3 years at 0.9% and ended up spending about $300 in interest. This has been a great car. Reliable, comfortable, stylish, multi-functional, and well worth the money.
What was the fastest Mercury Cougar?
4 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 SC – 138 Mph.
What is a Mercury Cougar Eliminator?
Cougar Eliminator (1969–1970) Largely a counterpart of the Ford Mustang Mach 1, the Cougar Eliminator replaced the Cougar GT as the performance-trim Cougar. A $200 combination of two option packages, the Eliminator received a performance-tuned suspension, upgraded wheels and tires, a front air dam, and a rear spoiler.
Who designed the Mercury Cougar?
The development of the 1967 Mercury Cougar started in February 1963 through the efforts of separate proposals from two studios within Ford, the Lincoln-Mercury (L-M) Advanced Styling Studio (LMASS) led by John Aiken, and the Corporate Special Projects Studio (FCSPS) headed by David Ash.
Is the Mercury Cougar automatic?
For non XR-7 Cougars, the standard engine was a 302 cubic-inch V8, producing 134 hp (the first version of the engine since 1970); station wagons received a standard 351W V8 (149 hp), with a 161 hp 351M V8 offered as an option in coupes and sedans. All engines were paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
How fast is a 69 Mercury Cougar Eliminator?
Performance
| 0 – 60 mph | 5.6 s |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 231 kph (144 mph) |
What does XR 7 stand for?
XR7 means experimental racing and the 7 is the number on the car, as in car I mean the lemans car they had.
How can you tell a real Cougar Eliminator?
Model Year Code: The Eliminator option was only available during the 1969 and 1970 model years, so to be an authentic Eliminator, the first digit of the VIN code must be a 9 or a 0.