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1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop

The Cougar XR-7 was Mercury's personal-luxury coupe, twin of the Ford Thunderbird, for 1978. Flory records 166,508 built for 1978 at a base price of $5,720.
Shown as 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
8F93F550960
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.

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1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 93 Cougar XR-7
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 550960 Production #550960

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar XR-7
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

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

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)