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1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Dr. Hardtop

The XR-7 luxury trim featured leather-vinyl interior and competed as Mercury's upscale answer to Ford's Mustang Grande.
9H93H674861
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 93 Cougar XR-7
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 674861 Production #674861

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar XR-7
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Cougar)

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front37.3
Headroom rear35.9
Height51.9
Legroom front42.7
Legroom rear29.9
Length193.8
Nameplate origin1967
Wheelbase111.0
Width75.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)