1969 Mercury
Cougar
1969 Mercury
Cougar
The third year of production, 1969, brought several new additions to the Cougar lineup. A convertible model was now available in either standard or XR-7 trim. These highly anticipated soft tops proved quite popular and today are considered, by many, among the most desirable of the '67-'70 production run. On the exterior, the grille switched from vertical bars to horizontal bars, and a spoiler and a Ram Air induction hood scoop were added as options. A new performance package appeared and several disappeared. The XR-7G and the 7.0-L GT-E disappeared, but the 390 and 428 V8s remained. The 290 hp (216 kW) 351 Windsor V8 was added to the engine lineup. The Eliminator performance package appeared for the first time. A 351-in3 four-barrel V8 was standard under the hood, with the 390 four-barrel V8, the 428CJ and the Boss 302 available as options. The Eliminator was the new top-of-the-line performance model of the Cougar lineup. It also featured a blacked-out grille, special side stripes, front and rear spoilers, an optional Ram Air induction system, and a more performance-tuned suspension and handling package. It also came in a variety of vibrant colors, such as White, Bright Blue Metallic, Competition Orange, and Bright Yellow. Only two Cougars came with the Boss 429 V8, making them the rarest Cougars ever built. Both were factory drag cars built for "Fast Eddie" Schartman and "Dyno" Don Nicholson.
Only a limited number of Eliminators were produced: 2,250 cars in total.
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Performance Specs
351ci
1x2bbl
250 hp @ 4600
355 lb-ft @ 2600
351ci
1x4bbl
290 hp @ 4800
385 lb-ft @ 3200
390ci
1x4bbl
320 hp @ 4600
427 lb-ft @ 3200
428ci
1x4bbl
335hp @ 5200
440 lb-ft @ 3400
302ci
1x4bbl
290 hp @ 5800
290 lb-ft @ 4300
- 3-speed Manual
- 4-speed Manual
- Auto (Merc-O-Matic)
428/335
5.6 sec
14.1 sec @ 103 mph
n/a
351/290
8.1 sec
15.8 sec @ 86 mph
Motor Trend
302/290
n/a
14.84 sec @ 96.16 mph
Road Test
Paint & Color
Black
Maroon
Dark Ivy Green
Pastel Gray
Light Aqua
Dark Aqua
Light Green
Medium Lime
Dark Orchid
White
Medium Blue
Medium Gold
Red
Yellow
Dark Blue
Burnt Orange
Light Ivy Yellow
Competition Orange
Medium Green
Bright Blue
Light Blue
Yellow (Spring Cougar Color)
Aqua
Black
Ivy Gold Parchment
Saddle
Dark Red
Dark Blue
Dark Ivy Gold
White
Blue
Red