1990 MERCURY COUGAR XR7

OVERVIEW

This 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7 coupe is powered by a supercharged 3.8-liter Essex V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and a Traction-Lok rear axle. It comes equipped with a power sunroof, power windows and locks, power mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, a Ford JBL Audio System, electronic ride control, and power anti-lock disc brakes. Finished in Bright Red Clearcoat over an Ebony leather interior, this seventh-generation Cougar is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX report and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The Bright Red Clearcoat exterior features color-keyed moldings and mirror caps, cornering lamps, a keyless-entry keypad, a power antenna, a power sunroof, and mud flaps. According to production data sourced by the Super Coupe Club of America, this car is one of 3,288 automatic-equipped XR7s made for the 1990 model year.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

The silver split-spoke wheels with Ford center caps are wrapped in tires with black sidewall lettering.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cabin has Ebony leather bucket seats with adjustable bolsters up front, an Ebony leather bench in the rear, and color-coordinated materials for the door panels, dash, center console, and carpeting. Features include power windows, power locks, power mirrors, speed-sensitive power steering, cruise control, air conditioning, a Ford JBL Audio System, and an in-dash Diagnostic Maintenance Monitor.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and boost. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 26,199 miles. The most recent mileage figure recorded on the CARFAX report was 257 miles in 1989.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The supercharged and intercooled 3.8-liter Essex V6 was rated at 210 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is directed to the rear wheels via a console-shifted four-speed automatic overdrive transmission and a Traction-Lok limited-slip rear axle.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Stopping is performed by a power anti-lock disc braking system. The computer-controlled suspension can be set to a soft or firm ride.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report begins in 1989 and shows accident-free ownership in Missouri and Illinois. A $500 dealer fee will be added to the purchase price. The dealer has provided a video with a start-up, an engine bay perspective, and overviews of the exterior and interior.