1970 Mercury Cougar Specifications

1970 Mercury Cougar
1970 Mercury Cougar Model Years
1967196819691970

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1970
Price : $2,915-$3,470
Weight : 3305 lbs | 1499.123 kg
0-60 mph : 6.85 seconds.
V 8
Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
Power : 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :385 Ft-Lbs (522 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
V 8
Displacement : 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 290 HP (213.44 KW)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
Power : 300 HP (220.8 KW)
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 335 HP (246.56 KW)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 375.00
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic C-6 Merc-O-Matic , 4 Manual , Automatic SelectShift

Total Mercury Production for 1970 : 324,716
Total 1970 Cougar production : 72,343
1970 Mercury Cougar
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 2,322
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 49,479
XR-7 Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 1,977
XR-7 HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 18,565

Hardtop Coupe

Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 0F91M566336
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Hardtop Coupe
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Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 0F91M537532
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Hardtop Coupe
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Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.1 in | 4981 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.1 in | 2822 mm.
Tires : E78-14

Convertible

Convertible
Chassis # 0F92H547584
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Convertible
Chassis # 0F92H552673
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Convertible
Chassis # 0F92H505774
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Price : $3,265
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.1 in | 4981 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.1 in | 2822 mm.
Tires : E78-14

XR-7 HardTop Coupe

XR-7 HardTop Coupe
Price : $3,200
Weight : 3335 lbs | 1512.731 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.1 in | 4981 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.1 in | 2822 mm.

XR-7 Convertible

XR-7 Convertible
Chassis # oF94H536260
Price : $3,470
Weight : 3425 lbs | 1553.554 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.1 in | 4981 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.1 in | 2822 mm.

Steering
Power Steering

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

NHTSA Campaign ID69V116000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BE IM- PAIRED BYCERTAIN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION PROBLEMS.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING REVISEDRETRACTOR.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,900
Avg. Household Income : $9,350
Avg. Home : $23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.36
Total Car Production : 8,283,949

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 111.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar has a length of 196.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $2,915 to $3,470 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, XR-7 Convertible, XR-7 HardTop Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1970? A: Mercury produced 324,716 automobiles in 1970.

Q: How many 1970 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 72,343 examples of the Cougar in 1970.

Q: What engines did the 1970 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 385 Ft-Lbs (522 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW)
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW)
  • V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW)
  • V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 375.00

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic C-6 Merc-O-Matic, 4 speed Manual, Automatic SelectShift.

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