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| 1968 Mercury Cougar Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
1968 Cougar – Dan Guerney Special
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Cowan
| Original Base Price | $2,933.00 | |
| No. Produced | 81,014 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 65A/65C | |
| Weight | 3,094lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| 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 | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Autolite | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.79 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | E70 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 8a91F500001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| 1968 Fairlane/Montego/Cougar/Mustang/Falcon Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Mercury Product Information 1968 | Detroit 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. Brigham | Horseless 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 1968 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 Axle | Opt | |
| Performance Handling Package | Opt | |
| Dual Exhaust | Opt | |
| Power Front Disc Brakes | Opt | |
| Power Steering | Opt | |
| AM-FM Stereo Radio w/Antenna-Push Button | Opt | |
| Styled Steel Wheels | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers-Deluxe(Incl w/Decor Group) | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers-w/Recessed Spinners | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers-Wire | Opt | |
| Whisper-Aire Conditioning | Opt | |
| Adj. Headrests | Opt | |
| Tinted Glass (Complete) | Opt | |
| Visual Check Panel | Opt | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Opt | |
| Other Tires | Opt | |
| Tilt-Away Steering Wheel | Opt | |
| Shoulder Belts | Opt | |
| Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 427 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 390 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |