Mercury Cougar 1971–1973 car dimensions: 4996 mm long, 1925 mm wide and 1290 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,547 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 294 litres.
High-back vinyl bucket seats and a mini-console come standard. XR-7 grades add leather seating surfaces, tachometer, full gauges, map lights and woodgrain trim. Air conditioning is optional. Electronic cruise control is optional. Power windows, power steering and power front disc brakes are optional. No electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Trunk space measures 10.4 cubic feet. Rear seats do not fold to expand capacity in this two-door convertible.
A competition handling package adds heavy-duty front and rear springs, shock absorbers and a larger front stabilizer bar. The GT package, available on hardtops, includes a performance cooling package with larger radiator plus the competition suspension. No towing or payload figures are listed.
High-back bucket seats come standard in all-vinyl. XR-7 models add leather seating surfaces. A mini-console is standard. Power driver's seat is optional. Simulated woodgrain accents appear on the XR-7 dash. The cabin seats four adults with a comfortable ride for highway use.
20-gallon fuel tank
Standard dual hydraulic brake system with warning light
Front disc brakes available (power-assisted standard by 1973)
Energy-absorbing steering column standard
High-back bucket seats with integrated head restraints standard
Full Lifeguard Design safety features including seat belts
The car runs a standard 351 cubic-inch V8 with optional 351 four-barrel or 429 Cobra Jet versions. Fuel capacity is 20 gallons. Regular fuel suits the base engine.
Power front disc brakes are optional early in the run and become standard later. Dual hydraulic brakes with warning light form the base system. Energy-absorbing steering column and high-back seats with head restraints are standard. Sequential turn signals are standard.
Convertibles include a power-operated top. Keeping the car involves routine care of the V8, brakes, and top mechanism. Parts support remains available for these models.
Length 4996 mm, Width 1925 mm, Height 1290 mm, Wheelbase 2847 mm (Cougar 1971–1973)
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