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Mercury Cougar IV (XR7)

Compare all 4 engine versions of the Mercury Cougar Cougar IV (XR7), then open the technical data for the exact drivetrain and production year.

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Mercury Cougar Cougar IV (XR7)

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Engine versions

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.0 V8 (134 KM) Selected Gasoline 134 KM 1977–1979
5.8 V8 (149 KM) Selected Gasoline 149 KM 1977–1979
5.8 V8 (161 KM) Selected Gasoline 161 KM 1977–1979
6.6 V8 (173 KM) Selected Gasoline 173 KM 1977–1979

Selected engine version

5.0 V8 (134 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
134 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar IV (XR7)
Engine
5.0 V8 (134 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
134 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Wheelbase
2896 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.8 V8 (149 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
149 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar IV (XR7)
Engine
5.8 V8 (149 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
149 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Wheelbase
2896 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.8 V8 (161 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
161 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar IV (XR7)
Engine
5.8 V8 (161 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
161 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Wheelbase
2896 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
ABS
no

Selected engine version

6.6 V8 (173 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
173 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar IV (XR7)
Engine
6.6 V8 (173 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
173 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Wheelbase
2896 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
ABS
no