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1977 Mercury Cougar 2-Door Hardtop

The Cougar name was expanded from the XR-7 coupe to a full mid-size line for 1977, twin of the Ford LTD II. Flory records 15,910 built for 1977 at a base price of $4,700.
Shown as 1977 Mercury Cougar, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
7F91S651828
8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

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

No factory image on file
1977 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1977
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 91 Cougar
Engine Code S 8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 651828 Production #651828

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1977
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications (Matched to: Cougar Coupe)

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

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)