GT5 Transcripts/Mercury Cougar XR-7 '67

Following its release in mid-1964, the Mustang went on to be a tremendous hit over the next two years. The next step which Ford took was the introduction of a premium model that utilized Mustang components. The result was the Mercury Cougar, released in 1967.
The Cougar's wheel base was extended 3 inches from the Mustang chassis, and a chic hardtop body was added on top.
The suspension was tuned to improve ride quality, and for the exterior, retractable headlights were added. It had many details that were appropriate for the high-quality Mercury brand. The Cougar's concept was the combine the lightweight Mustang with the quality of a Thunderbird, and the superb result is as expected.
While the Cougar was only available in a 2-door hardtop, two variations were made available: the base model and a higher-grade "XR-7" model. Furthermore, there was a sporty GT-E package, which could be combined with either the base model or the XR-7.
The standard engine in the 1967 model was the 197 HP, 289ci OHV V8. Available engine options included a 216 HP, 289ci, a 319 HP, 390ci, and finally a powerful 330 HP, 390ci V8. The lack of a straight-6 engine option was intended to differentiate the Cougar from the Mustang.
The Cougar also competed in the famed SCCA Trans-Am racing series. In 1967, in commemoration of this, a limited number of Group 2 cars were sold, equipped with engines tuned to specs equal to the Shelby GT 350.
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