What engine is in a 1973 Mercury Cougar?
Second generation (1971–1973)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 429 cu in (7.0 L) Super Cobra Jet V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.1 in (2,847 mm) |
How much is a 73 Cougar worth?
Data based on 110 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1973 Mercury Cougar and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Mercury Models.
| Bodystyles | Median Sale |
|---|---|
| Convertible | $12,500 |
| HardTop Coupe | $11,125 |
| XR-7 Series Convertible | $17,600 |
| XR-7 Series HardTop Coupe | $8,150 |
What does XR-7 stand for?
The Cougar XR7 (XR for “experimental racing”, and the “7” from the early “T-7″ designation?) was introduced as a luxury trim package with overhead consoles, toggle switches, leather seats, and wood grained steering wheels.”
What year was the first Ford Cougar?
1966
It’s the Aikin proposal that’s credited with winning the competition. From January 1965, the Aikin proposal was refined as the Cougar moved forward towards Job One, the first production Cougar due in the summer of 1966 for the car’s official launch on September 30, 1966, in Monterey, California.
Is the Mercury Cougar automatic?
The Cougar had the makings of a credible entry-level sport coupe thanks to its accurate handling, head-turning exterior styling and an available 2.5-liter V6 with a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic.
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.