How much does a 1970 Cougar weigh?
Mercury Cougar Eliminator Specifications & Data
| Exterior Dimensions | 1969 | 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Width | 74.2″ | 74.1″ |
| Tread (front & rear) | 58.5″ | 58.5″ |
| Overall Height | 51.5″ | 51.5″ |
| Curb Weight1 | 3401 lbs. | 3476 lbs. |
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 engine did the 1970 Mercury Cougar have?
First generation (1967–1970)
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 428 cu in (7.0 L) FE V8 427 cu in (7.0 L) FE V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions |
What is a Cougar Eliminator?
Standard 1969 and 1970 Cougar Eliminator features included front and rear spoilers, racing-style exterior mirrors, bright rocker moldings, a hoodscoop, and a blacked-out grille. Black or white graphics called out the Eliminator name against the bright colors that most Eliminators were sprayed.
What is a Mercury Cougar?
Mercury Cougar is a nameplate applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by the Mercury division of Ford from 1967 to 1997 and from 1999 to 2002. In line with the Cougar, several animal-related nameplates were adopted by the division, including the Bobcat, Lynx, and Sable.
What is an XR7?
The XR-7 designation indicated more than an option package. L-M Division actually assigned XR-7 equipped cars their own unique VIN and equipment body style codes. The first XR-7s were offered mid-year, 1967 and remained an integral part of the Cougar line through 1973.
Who made Mercury cars?
The Ford Motor Company
Ford Mercury Mercury is a brand of The Ford Motor Company (F) that was in existence for 70 years. Ford ended the production of the model in the fourth quarter of 2010. Mercury was originally created to offer Ford customers a premium vehicle.