V-8 (four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts) * 320hp V-8 (two-barrel carburetor and single exhaust system) * 225hp "Super 289" c.i. Luxury and European Styling The '67 Cougar, meant to be a more refined vehicle, was offered with three engines: * 200hp 289 c.i. To further the luxury, the Cougar XR-7 was also equipped with a special package to deaden sound.
This put less shock on the Cougar's body structure which helped give it a "luxurious" image. Another difference between the Cougar XR-7 and Mustang is that the Cougar had articulated drag struts on its front suspension. This was similar to what the Mustang had but the '67-'68 Cougar had a softer ride due to softer suspension bushings. The front suspension of the Cougar XR-7 had coil springs that were mounted over the upper control A-arm while the rear had leaf springs.
The Cougar XR-7 had an 111 inch wheelbase while the Mustang's was only 108 inches. Underneath, though, the Mercury Cougar embodied what a Mustang was but with a few differences. It didn't have the convertible or fastback body options available like the Mustang (convertible tops weren't available until 1969). It only came in a single body, though, which was a two door hardtop notchback. Similar To The Ford Mustang Yet With Differences The 1967-'68 Cougar XR-7 was largely based on the refaced '67 Mustang.
Envisioned to be a car of elegance, luxury and class, the 1967-68 Mercury Cougar XR7 was purposed to be a complement to the Ford Mustang eventually evolving into a highly styled car that was affordable.
This put less shock on the Cougar's body structure which helped give it a "luxurious" image. Another difference between the Cougar XR-7 and Mustang is that the Cougar had articulated drag struts on its front suspension. This was similar to what the Mustang had but the '67-'68 Cougar had a softer ride due to softer suspension bushings. The front suspension of the Cougar XR-7 had coil springs that were mounted over the upper control A-arm while the rear had leaf springs.
The Cougar XR-7 had an 111 inch wheelbase while the Mustang's was only 108 inches. Underneath, though, the Mercury Cougar embodied what a Mustang was but with a few differences. It didn't have the convertible or fastback body options available like the Mustang (convertible tops weren't available until 1969). It only came in a single body, though, which was a two door hardtop notchback. Similar To The Ford Mustang Yet With Differences The 1967-'68 Cougar XR-7 was largely based on the refaced '67 Mustang.
Envisioned to be a car of elegance, luxury and class, the 1967-68 Mercury Cougar XR7 was purposed to be a complement to the Ford Mustang eventually evolving into a highly styled car that was affordable.
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