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1978 Mercury Cougar 2-Door Hardtop

The Cougar was Mercury's mid-size line, twin of the Ford LTD II, for 1978. Flory records 21,398 built for 1978 at a base price of $5,052.
Shown as 1978 Mercury Cougar, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
8F91F531110
8 Cyl. 302 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
1978 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 91 Cougar
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 531110 Production #531110

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 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)