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1968 Mercury Cougar 2-Dr. Hardtop XR-7

The Cougar XR-7 was the luxury pony car flagship, featuring leather seats and wood-grain appointments, with the 390 V8 available for GT performance.
8F93F550960
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop XR-7
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 93 Cougar
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 550960 Production #550960

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop XR-7
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Horsepower210 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front37.3
Headroom rear35.8
Height51.7
Legroom front42.7
Legroom rear29.8
Length190.3
Nameplate origin1967
Wheelbase111.0
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)