Model Cars - Cougar

The Cougar Le Mans was a special edition of the Mercury Cougar produced in 1967 and 1968, designed to commemorate the Mercury Cougar's participation in the Le Mans 24-hour race.

Mercury Cougar Le Mans (1967-1968): The Cougar Le Mans edition was introduced to cater to performance enthusiasts who wanted a more sporty and distinctive version of the Mercury Cougar. It was essentially a special trim package that added unique styling features, making it stand out from the regular Cougar models.

The Le Mans edition was part of Mercury's efforts to expand the appeal of the Cougar and tap into the growing popularity of sports and muscle cars in the 1960s. In terms of performance, the Cougar Le Mans was equipped with the same range of V8 engines available for the regular Cougar models. Engine options ranged from a 289 cubic inch V8 (in the standard Cougar) to the larger 390 cubic inch V8, which provided more power and was intended for buyers looking for more performance from their vehicle.

The Le Mans edition was typically paired with a four-speed manual transmission or an optional automatic transmission, and the car could be ordered with additional performance options like upgraded suspension components and rear axle ratios for better acceleration and handling. The Cougar Le Mans edition was a brief and limited production run that didn’t have a lasting impact on the Cougar lineup but remains a notable and collectible version of the 1960s-era Mercury Cougar. While it was named after the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour race, it did not have any direct involvement in racing at that level.