Mercury’s Classic American muscle car was already very powerful when it debuted in 1967, with a 6.4-liter “Predator” V8 that produced 750 horsepower.
The Classic American muscle car war heated up in 1967 when automaker Mercury introduced a new model called the Cougar to take on the Ford Mustang. But while the Cougar is as fast as a classic Ford (and even prettier in some people’s opinion), it doesn’t get as much attention as the Mustang. However, this restored Cougar cum model is sure to be remembered by others.
Mercury Cougar 1967 adds engines up to 750 hp
At 8.3 liters, this naturally aspirated V8 was even bigger than the famous 7.0 liters Mercury offered in 1968, and it made a whopping 750 horsepower. In fact, it can generate more power, but the owner chooses to keep it below maximum capacity to ensure long-term reliability.
This Mercury Cougar, a vintage car that has been in the garage for more than two decades, retains its original appearance on the outside, but has a more aggressive look thanks to its sleek chrome-free finish. All chrome details are painted black, while the bodywork is dark gray.
Mercury cougar line with 750 hp engine is attracting special attention from the media
The custom V8 sends its power to the asphalt through a set of beefy rear tires, ready to burn out rubber in drag races. It should be noted that this Mercury is not a race car. It is designed to sprint as quickly as possible in a straight line. In other words, this is a street-legal trailer that Mercury never made.
As you can imagine, things get pretty noisy when the car starts. Not only is the exhaust significantly large, but nothing can beat the roar of a naturally aspirated large displacement engine. It sounds like a muscle car from its heyday that will attract the attention of those around.
Mercury Cougar – Muscle car has a unique design
Mercury Cougar is the name of the models produced by Ford’s Mercury division from 1967 to 1997 and from 1997 to 2002. Mercury Cougars are not as numerous as Ford Mustangs. Still, Mercury Cougars have always had a very “own” aesthetic and are always sought after by vintage car lovers.
With 2,972,784 pieces produced, Cougar is Mercury’s best-selling nameplate. Its 34 year production is second only to the Grand Marquis (made 36) in the Mercury model line. During the 1970s and 1980s, Cougar worked in marketing for the Mercury division. Mercury advertises its dealers as “cat logos”, and the Lincoln Mercury dealer logo features a large cat. In addition to cougars, the division also houses other cat-related plaques, such as lynx.
For the first two generations, the Cougar was derived from the Ford Mustang. The car was originally developed as a tank and later replaced the Cyclone, a muscle car in the Mercury model line.
Classic muscle car mercury cougar always has a very prominent and impressive design
In the more than 30 years since the first generation of the Mercury Cougar came out, there have been eight generations. As a rule, the classic models of the first generation are always the symbol of this car line. The Mercury Cougar was introduced on September 30, 1966 by Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division. Far beyond initial sales projections, the Cougar accounted for nearly 40% of Lincoln-Mercury’s sales in 1967. The Mercury Cougar also received Motor Trend’s Model of the Year award in 1967, becoming the first Lincoln Mercury. first received this honor. Mercury Cougar has gone through a golden age with many outstanding achievements.
In 1970, the new Mercury Cougar was introduced, with updated details compared to the previous version. The grilled front bumper has a prominent center cutout that separates the grille. In addition, the 1970 Mercury Cougar no longer has the soft lines of the old Cougar, but instead has a curve that stretches from the front to the rear with a lot of character.
Meanwhile, in the 1970 version, the brand gave Cougars the option of Cleveland 351 V8 engine. The engine is capable of producing up to 300 horsepower. Customers can choose between Windsor and Cleveland engines for their vehicles.
