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1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop

The Cougar XR-7 was Mercury's personal-luxury coupe, twin of the Ford Thunderbird, for 1979. Flory records 163,716 built for 1979 at a base price of $6,430.
Shown as 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
9H93H612210
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
1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 93 Cougar XR-7
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 612210 Production #612210

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar XR-7
Year1979
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
Length217.2
Wheelbase114.0
Width78.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)