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1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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1968 Cougar – Dan Guerney Special

1968 Cougar – Dan Guerney Special

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Cowan

Original Base Price $3,232.00
No. Produced 32,712
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65B
Weight 3,134lbs
Wheelbase 111 inches
Length 190.3 inches
Width 71.3 inches
Height 58.5 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 58.5 inches
Type Own V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 302 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 210@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 300@2600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Autolite
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.79 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size E70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. Starting 8a93F500001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
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Additional Information

1968 Fairlane/Montego/Cougar/Mustang/Falcon Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Mercury Product Information 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Onyx
Black Cherry
Nordic Bllue Metallic
Madras Blue Metallic
Lime Frost Metallic
Polar White #2
Diamond Blue
Pewter Beige Metallic
Glacier Blue #2 Metallic
Augusta Green Metallic
Cardinal Red
Caribbean Blue Metallic
Saxony
Wellington Blue Metallic
Grecian Gold Metallic
Tahitian Rose Metallic
Calypso Coral
Fawn
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power Transfer AxleOpt
Performance Handling PackageOpt
Dual ExhaustOpt
Power Front Disc BrakesOpt
Power SteeringOpt
AM-FM Stereo Radio w/Antenna-Push ButtonOpt
Styled Steel WheelsOpt
Wheel Covers-w/Recessed SpinnersOpt
Wheel Covers-WireOpt
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
Adj. HeadrestsOpt
Tinted Glass (Complete)Opt
Visual Check PanelStd
Rear Window DefoggerOpt
Other TiresOpt
Tilt-Away Steering WheelOpt
Shoulder BeltsOpt
Merc-O-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
427 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
390 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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