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.
Confidence
95%
8H93H578870
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 93 | Cougar XR-7 |
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 578870 | Production #578870 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelCougar XR-7
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Height52.6
Length215.5
Wheelbase114.0
Width78.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)