What is a 1967 Cougar worth?
A base Cougar would set you back just $2,854 ($22,765 in 2020 inflation dollars), but that was more than a comparable Mustang hardtop. A fully optioned XR-7 would set you back around $4,500. Fun fact: The wheelbase on a 1967 Cougar is 3 inches longer (111 inches) than a 1967 Mustang.
What does XR7 mean on a Mercury Cougar?
The Cougar XR7 (XR for “experimental racing”, and the “7” from the early “T-7″ designation?) was introduced as a luxury trim package with overhead consoles, toggle switches, leather seats, and wood grained steering wheels.”
What was the XR7 package?
The XR-7 designation indicated more than an option package. L-M Division actually assigned XR-7 equipped cars their own unique VIN and equipment body style codes. The first XR-7s were offered mid-year, 1967 and remained an integral part of the Cougar line through 1973.
How much does a 1967 Mercury Cougar weigh?
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
|---|---|
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 – 1970 |
| Price : | $2,860-$3,080 |
| Weight : | 3010 lbs | 1365.313 kg |
How much horsepower does a 1967 Mercury Cougar have?
200 hp
The automotive press lauded it as a luxury sports car, and Motor Trend named it “Car of the Year” for 1967. Standard power came from a two-barrel 289 V8 delivering 200 hp, though a four-barrel 289 with 225 hp was a popular upgrade.
What year was the Mercury Cougar xr7?
1967
The first-generation Cougar was offered in two trims, an unnamed Standard trim, and the XR-7 trim (introduced in early 1967).
What engines were available in a 1967 Cougar?
Engine choices ranged from the 200 hp 289 cu in (4.7 L) two-barrel V8 to the 335 hp 390 cu in (6.4 L) four-barrel V8. A performance package called the GT was available on both the base and XR-7 Cougars. This included the 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8, as well as a performance handling package and other performance enhancements.