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1969 Mercury Cougar Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,999.00
No. Produced 66,331
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65A
Weight 3,380lbs
Wheelbase 111 inches
Length 193.8 inches
Width 74.2 inches
Height 51.5 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 58.5 inches
Type V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 351 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 250@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 355@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 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.33
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.75 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 Cable and conduit on 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 E78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 4.5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 13.6 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 9a65H500001
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 plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
This model has bucket seats. Model 65C (same VIN) has bench seats.

1969 Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1969 Mercury Sales ManualDetroit 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 1969Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Burnt Orange Metallic
Yellow
Medium Gold Metallic
Light Ivy Yellow
Medium Lime Metallic
Dark Ivy Green Metallic
Light Aqua
Dark Aqua Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Maroon
Red
White
Black
Upper-White/Lower-Burnt Orange Metallic
Upper-Black/Lower-Burnt Orange Metallic
Upper-White/Lower-Yellow
Upper-Black/Lower-Yellow
Upper-White/Lower-Medium Gold Metallic
Upper-Black/Lower-Medium Gold Metallic
Upper-White/Lower-Light Ivy Yellow
Upper-Black/Lower-Light Ivy Yellow
Upper-White/Lower-Dark Ivy Green Metallic
Upper-White/Lower-Light Aqua
Upper-Black/Lower-Light Aqua
Upper-White/Lower-Dark Aqua Metallic
Upper-Black/Lower-Dark Aqua Metallic
Upper-White/Lower-Maroon
Upper-Black/Lower-Maroon
Upper-White/Lower-Red
Upper-Black/Lower-Red
Upper-White/Lower-Black
Upper-Black/Lower-White
Upper-White/Lower-Medium Lime Metallic
Upper-Black/Lower-Medium Lime Metallic
Pastel Gray
Bright Blue Metallic
Upper-BlackWhite/Lower-Pastel Gray
Upper-White/Lower Medium Blue Metallic
Upper-White/Lower-Bright Blue Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Upper-White/Lower-Medium Green Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power SteeringOpt
Wheel Covers WireOpt
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
High Performance AxleOpt
AM-FM Stereo RadioOpt
Tilt Steering WheelOpt
Combination AM Radio/StereoTape SystemOpt
Wheel Covers DeluxeOpt
Wheel Covers Deluxe w/SpinnerOpt
Other TiresOpt
Heavy duty 3-speed manualOpt
4-speed manualOpt
Select Shift Automatic TransmissionOpt
Power Brakes (disc front drm rear)Opt
Power Operated Sun RoofOpt
Power WindowsOpt
Competition Handling PackageOpt
Select-Shift automatic transmissionOpt
390 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
351 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
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