The 1969 Mercury Cougar was still offered as Mercury's luxury-touring alternative to the Mustang pony-car. The big news came with the addition of the Cougar Eliminator, produced to rival the Camaro, Boss 302, and Mach 1 Mustangs. The Cougar Eliminator came with a range of engines, from the solid-lifter 302-cid small block to the 428-cid Cobra Jet big block and sported striping, a rear decklid spoiler, wide wheels and tires.

Those Eliminators that were optioned with the 428 Cobra Jet were offered with and without Ram Air, and a 4.30:1 gear-ratio. Eliminator didn't use the shaker hood; its standard scoop was functional only when Ram Air was ordered. A blacked-out grille, side stripe, and front and rear spoilers enhanced the muscular look, and Mercury offered the Eliminator in an array of colors including; blue, orange, and yellow exterior colors. The real pavement pounders excelled even more as dealers ordered headers and dual-quad carburetors and more. From the factory, or with these available parts, the 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator was true American muscle.

Production

• 2-door hardtop: 66,331
• Convertible: 5,796
• XR-7 2-door hardtop: 23,918
• XR-7 convertible: 4,024

 

Engine Options

Type	Size	Horsepower
ohv V-8	351	250/290/300
ohv V-8	390	320
ohv V-8	428	335