1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427 V8 Specs - Muscle Cars Card #89

This document is a collector-series reference card (Muscle Cars series, Group 4, Number 89) covering the 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E, produced by Ford Motor Co. of Dearborn, Michigan. It explains that the Cougar debuted as a 1967 model as a refined boulevard cruiser, but in its second year became a genuine performance car when fitted with a 427-cubic-inch V8. A 'Vital Statistics' table lists key specifications: top speed of 128 mph, 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds, V8 engine of 427 c.i. displacement, 390 bhp at 5,600 rpm, 460 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm, a curb weight of 3,174 lbs, gas mileage of 8 mpg, and an original price of $3,232. A 'Behind the Wheel' sidebar offers a driving impression, praising the car's tremendous torque and good traction attributed to its substantial curb weight and long wheelbase, while conceding it is not a handling champion. The card notes the GT-E was based on the XR-7 model and therefore has a fully loaded interior. The page includes photos of a dark green GT-E exterior and the dashboard/interior. Readers learn the GT-E's performance figures, pricing, origin, and character.