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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
7F93S605799
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.

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1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1977
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 93 Cougar XR-7
Engine Code S 8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 605799 Production #605799

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar XR-7
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

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

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)