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Ford Cougar 406

Field	Value
name	Ford Cougar 406
image	Ford Cougar 406.jpg
manufacturer	Ford
aka	Cougar I
production	1962
class	Concept car
layout	Front Engine, RWD
engine	6647 cc (4.13 x 3.785 in) Ford 406 V8
transmission	4-speed manual
wheelbase	102.0 in
length	180.0 in
width	75.72 in
height	49.50 in
weight	2500.0 lb
powerout	405 bhp @ 5,800 rpm
607 N.m @ 3,500 rpm

607 N.m @ 3,500 rpm The Ford Cougar 406 is a concept car for the Ford Thunderbird built by Dean Jeffries for Ford. The Cougar featured Mercedes 300 SL-type gullwing doors, and was originally painted in Candy Apple Red. The car was unveiled at the 1962 Chicago Auto Show. The original was a 3/8-scale model from 1956. This was the second car to be under the Cougar nameplate. The car has 405 horsepower. On the car there was swing-up headlights on the front fenders.

In 1963, the Cougar was used in Frederick Brisson's film version of his Broadway comedy hit "Under the Yum Yum Tree".

References

HoTWire. (1999-02-22). "Rare Car : Ford Cougar I". Retroscenemag.com.
(2010-04-27). "1962 Ford Cougar 406". Kustomrama.
"Show History | 2012 Chicago Auto Show". Chicagoautoshow.com.

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