Mercury Cougar
Fifth generation · 1980–1982 · 3 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: 82 cougar front 6-17-23 by Captainpisslord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: RedMercuryCougarSide by Ryanandlenny, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury Cougar (2041040441) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 Mercury Cougar Wagon (8951436919) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Mercury Cougar (4686124661) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 82 cougar front 6-17-23 by Captainpisslord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: RedMercuryCougarSide by Ryanandlenny, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Cougar (2041040441) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Mercury Cougar Wagon (8951436919) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Mercury Cougar (4686124661) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | |||||
| GS · Coupe | 2.3 L Lima I4 (standard); 3.8 L Essex V6 (optional, replaces 3.3 L I6 for 1982); 4.2 L Windsor V8 (optional) | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
| LS · Coupe | 2.3 L Lima I4 (standard); 3.8 L Essex V6 (optional, replaces 3.3 L I6 for 1982); 4.2 L Windsor V8 (optional) | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
| XR7 · Coupe | 4.2 L Windsor V8 (sole engine offered; 4.9 L V8 option dropped for 1982) | — | — | 4-speed AOD overdrive automatic | RWD |
| 1981 | |||||
| GS · Coupe | 2.3 L Lima I4 (standard); 3.3 L Thriftpower I6 (optional); 4.2 L Windsor V8 (optional) | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
| LS · Coupe | 2.3 L Lima I4 (standard); 3.3 L Thriftpower I6 (optional); 4.2 L Windsor V8 (optional) | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
| XR7 · Coupe | 4.2 L Windsor V8 (standard); 4.9 L Windsor V8 (optional) | — | — | 4-speed AOD overdrive automatic | RWD |
| 1980 | |||||
| XR7 · Coupe | 4.2 L Windsor V8 (standard); 4.9 L Windsor V8 (optional) | — | — | 4-speed AOD overdrive automatic | RWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.