| Ford Cougar 406 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Cougar I [1] |
| Production | 1962 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Layout | Front Engine, RWD |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,647 cubic centimetres (405.6 cu in; 6.647 L) (4.13 by 3.785 inches (104.9 mm × 96.1 mm)) Ford 406 V8 |
| Power output | 405 brake horsepower (411 PS; 302 kW) @ 5,800 rpm 607 newton-metres (448 lbf⋅ft) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 102.0 inches (2,590 mm) |
| Length | 180.0 inches (4,570 mm) |
| Width | 75.72 inches (1,923 mm) |
| Height | 49.50 inches (1,257 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,500.0 pounds (1,134.0 kg) |
The Ford Cougar 406 is a concept car for the Ford Thunderbird built by Dean Jeffries for Ford. [2] 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. [3] The original was a 3/8-scale model from 1956. [3] This was the second car to be under the Cougar nameplate. [3] The car has 405 horsepower. On the car there was swing-up headlights on the front fenders. [3]
In 1963, the Cougar was used in Frederick Brisson's film version of his Broadway comedy hit "Under the Yum Yum Tree". [2]
