278 Mercury Cougar (6th Generation) (1987) E 62 LRY

Mercury Cougar (6th Gen) (1983-88) Engine 302 cu in (4900cc) Windsor 5.0 V8
Production 679,659
Registration Number E 62 LRY (Nottingham for Leicester)
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The Mercury Cougar was marketed over eight generations between 1967 to 2002 with the exception of the 1998 model year. The model line is a diverse series of vehicles; though the Cougar nameplate is most commonly associated with two-door coupes, at various stages in its production, the model also was offered as a convertible and a hatchback. During its production as the mid-size Mercury line, the Cougar was also offered as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon.

The sixth generation was introduced in 1983, like the fifth series it retained the Fox platform underpinnings this generation reverted back to its role as a luxury sports coupe and a counterpart for the Ford Thunderbird. Within Mercury, the Cougar was slotted above the Capri and below the two-door Grand Marquis. Along with its shift in model segment, the sixth-generation Cougar (and the Thunderbird) marked the first large-scale use of aerodynamic-intensive design for an American automobile; the Cougar/Thunderbird were the first Ford vehicles developed using computer-aided design (CAD). While styled with a notchback roofline, the 1983 Cougar was far sleeker than the 1982 Cougar XR7, reducing its coefficient of drag from 0.50 to 0.4[. This was further reduced with a mild restyle in 1987 taking the figure down to 0.36.

The sixth-generation Cougar retained the rear-wheel drive Ford Fox platform from the fifth generation. Downsized to a 104-inch wheelbase, with chassis underpinnings remaining largely unchanged

For its 1983 launch, the sixth-generation Cougar offered a 120 hp 3.8L V6 from its predecessor as a standard engine; a 130 hp 4.9L V8 made its return as an optional engine. For 1986, the V8 was changed to sequential fuel injection, increasing output to 150 hp, For 1988, the 3.8 L V6 was given multiport fuel injection, increasing output to 140 hp; the 4.9 L V8 was retuned to 155 hp

To mark its 20th year of production, the Cougar underwent an extensive mid-cycle revision for 1987 nearly every exterior panel was changed. To visually stretch the roofline, a compound-curved rear window replaced the nearly flat rear glass and the rear quarter windows were redesigned (with a curve inversely matching the windshield angle) o further distinguish the model line from the Thunderbird, the 1987 Cougar received its own grille (with a large cat emblem) front bumper cover, and aerodynamic composite headlamps

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Shot 10.07.2022, at Walsall Classic Car Show, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall REF 161-278

Taken in: UK / England / Walsall (show map)

Taken on: July 10, 2022

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