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| 1969 Mercury Cougar Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,999.00 | |
| No. Produced | 66,331 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 65A | |
| Weight | 3,380lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| 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 | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Autolite | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.75 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 | Cable and conduit on 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 | E78 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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. | |||
| References | |
| 1969 Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1969 Mercury Sales Manual | 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 1969 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 Steering | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers Wire | Opt | |
| Whisper-Aire Conditioning | Opt | |
| High Performance Axle | Opt | |
| AM-FM Stereo Radio | Opt | |
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Opt | |
| Combination AM Radio/StereoTape System | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers Deluxe | Opt | |
| Wheel Covers Deluxe w/Spinner | Opt | |
| Other Tires | Opt | |
| Heavy duty 3-speed manual | Opt | |
| 4-speed manual | Opt | |
| Select Shift Automatic Transmission | Opt | |
| Power Brakes (disc front drm rear) | Opt | |
| Power Operated Sun Roof | Opt | |
| Power Windows | Opt | |
| Competition Handling Package | Opt | |
| Select-Shift automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 390 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 351 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |