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1968 Mercury Cougar 2-Dr. Hardtop

The second-year Cougar featured hidden headlights and sequential turn signals, competing as Mercury's luxury alternative to Mustang in the pony car market.
8F91F548157
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 91 Cougar
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 548157 Production #548157

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Horsepower210 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front37.3
Headroom rear35.8
Height51.7
Legroom front42.7
Legroom rear29.8
Length190.3
Nameplate origin1967
Wheelbase111.0
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)