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1967 Mercury Cougar 2-Dr. Hardtop

The 1967 Cougar launched Mercury's upscale pony car -- a plusher, longer-wheelbase Mustang cousin with hidden headlamps and sequential turn signals -- and was named Motor Trend's Car of the Year.
7F91C543858
8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 91 Cougar
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 543858 Production #543858

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1967
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower200 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front37.1
Headroom rear35.9
Height51.8
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear31.7
Length190.3
Nameplate origin1967
Wheelbase111.0
Width71.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)