These are standard specifications for the 1971 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Console-mounted , 4 Manual Hurst shifter , Automatic SelectShift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1973 |
| Price : | $3,290-$3,875 |
| Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Console-mounted , 4 Manual Hurst shifter , Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1971 : | 365,310 |
| Total 1971 Cougar production : | 62,864 |
| 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,723 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 34,008 |
| XR-7 Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,717 |
| XR-7 Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 25,416 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V115000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT IN WELDING #2 CROSS- MEMBER TO SIDE RAILS SOME SPOT WELDS WEREINADVERTENTLY MISSED DURING PRODUCTION.THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF #2CROSS- MEMBER FROM ITS SUPPORT AND CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT END ALIGNMENT, INCREASEDTIRE WEAR AND STEERING EFFORT.(CORRECT BY WELDING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 112.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar has a length of 196.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $3,290 to $3,875 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, XR-7 Convertible, XR-7 Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1971? A: Mercury produced 365,310 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 62,864 examples of the Cougar in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Console-mounted, 4 speed Manual Hurst shifter, Automatic SelectShift.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Mercury Cougar?
How many 1971 Mercury Cougar were produced?
How powerful was the 1971 Mercury Cougar? Was the 1971 Mercury Cougar popular? Was the 1971 Mercury Cougar expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1971 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 112.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar has a length of 196.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $3,290 to $3,875 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, XR-7 Convertible, XR-7 Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1971? A: Mercury produced 365,310 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 62,864 examples of the Cougar in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1971 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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