These are standard specifications for the 1968 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Manual HeavyDuty , Automatic SelectShift Merc-O-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1970 |
| Price : | $2,930-$3,230 |
| Weight : | 3095 lbs | 1403.868 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Autolite C8AF-9510-AF 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley C8AF-9510-M 2-barrel | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 280 HP (206.08 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 340 HP (250.24 KW) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual , 3 Manual HeavyDuty , Automatic SelectShift Merc-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1968 : | 360,467 |
| Total 1968 Cougar production : | 113,726 |
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 81,014 |
| XR-7 Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 32,712 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 190.3 in | 4834 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
XR-7 Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $3,230 |
| Weight : | 3135 lbs | 1422.012 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 190.3 in | 4834 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | E70-14 |
Recall
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V043000 |
| Summary | THE SEAT BACK PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SEAT BACK WILL ROTATE REARWARD. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SEAT PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BACK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE PIN BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1968 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1968 Mercury Cougar has a length of 190.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1968 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $2,930 to $3,230 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1968 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, XR-7 Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1968 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1968 Mercury Cougar had E70-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1968? A: Mercury produced 360,467 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 113,726 examples of the Cougar in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1968 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1968 Mercury Cougar had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual HeavyDuty, Automatic SelectShift Merc-O-Matic.
