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1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,373.00
No. Produced 26,802
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65F
Weight 3,342lbs
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 196.7 inches
Width 75.1 inches
Height 50.8 inches
Front Tread 61.5 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 351 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 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 Motorcraft
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 2.57
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.75 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular grade - 91 octane
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size E78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 15.6 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2a93H500001
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

1972 Ford Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1972 Mercury Product Data BookDetroit 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 1972Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Maroon
Light Blue
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Medium Brown Metallic
White
Ivy Glamour Metallic
Gold Glamour Metallic
Bright Red
Medium Yellow Gold
Bright Yellow
Competition Blue
Bright Blue Metallic
Bright Lime
Medium Lime Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power SeatOpt
Wheel Covers-WireOpt
Whisper-Aire ConditioningOpt
TachometerStd
High Performance AxleOpt
Power SteeringOpt
AM-FM Stereo RadioOpt
Other TiresOpt
Select Shift Automatic TransmissionOpt
4-Speed Manual Transmission w/Hurst ShifterOpt
Power Brakes (disc front drm rear)Opt
Styled Steel WheelsOpt
Power Operated Sun RoofOpt
Competition SuspensionOpt
Power WindowsOpt
AM Radio/Stereo Tape SystemOpt
Vinyl RoofOpt
Rear Window DefrosterOpt
Select-Shift automatic transmissionOpt
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