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1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop

The Cougar XR-7 was Mercury's personal-luxury coupe, twin of the Ford Thunderbird, for 1977. Flory records 124,799 built for 1977 at a base price of $5,274.
Shown as 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
7A93H555739
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1977
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 93 Cougar XR-7
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 555739 Production #555739

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar XR-7
Year1977
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Height52.6
Length215.5
Wheelbase114.0
Width78.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)