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Mercury 1983-mercury-cougar4

Published on December 8th, 2021 | by BajaBusta

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1983 Mercury Cougar vs Competition Manufacturer Promo

1983-mercury-cougar3

All-new cousin car to the Ford Thunderbird, with formal roof treatment, distinct grille and taillight treatments, the Cougar and Cougar GS had a single engine, the 3.8-liter V-6, with lockup 3-speed automatic standard, a 4-speed overdrive automatic optional.  Coefficient of drag with the formal roofline was 0.40 (versus 0.38 for the T-bird).  Modified MacPherson strut front suspension with rack-and-pinion  power steering, power disc/drum brakes, 4-link coil spring rear suspension1983-mercury-cougar1 standard.  All-new interior trim and instrument panel with new bucket-style individual seats, shorter (4 in.) wheelbase, 3 in. shorter overall, and 150-lb lighter at 3100 lbs.  New options included polycast wheels, locking fuel filler door, electric rearview mirrors, and an emergency kit.

 

 



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