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It was announced in late 1991 that a limited-edition run of 5,000 1992 25th Anniversary Mercury Cougars would be produced. As a departure from the Medium Cabernet Red color on the 20th Anniversary model offered in 1987, this new car would be painted Tourmaline Green. The color was initially met with some concern; however, green was beginning to be a popular color in the early 1990's, and this was a great opportunity to make the Cougar a hip attraction. Once again, Ford senior designer Gary Senior penned this model, just as he did with the 20th Anniversary Cougar.
The 25th Anniversary package featured the sport-tuned suspension and a non-functional luggage rack. The side moldings behind the doors featured gold "25th ANNIVERSARY" lettering. The overall effect of this model was a striking contrast to the previous 20th Anniversary Cougar model, while still maintaining the class and heritage of the Cougar line.
The original plan was to offer the high output 5.0 V8 engine as the sole motor for the 25th Anniversary Cougar. These cars were equipped with factory 4-wheel disc brakes, performance 3.08 gear, and dual exhaust. However, there were V6 models outfitted with the 25th package; they did not come with ABS and had rear drum brakes. It is assumed that the V6 cars were added on to the initial run of V8 cars due to dealer demand, as was customary for the time. No official documentation has been found that specifically mention the V6 cars in the initial run.
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The 25th's interior was tan Ultrasuede (partial leather, partial suede) with contrasting green carpeting, gusseting and seat piping. The floor mats, once again sent a few weeks after purchase of the car, were embroidered with the new 25th Anniversary emblem. All surfaces on the dash and doors were tan, with leather door accents. Interesting to note is that the carpeting was green while the headliner was tan--this was probably the first Cougar to have such a color scheme. |
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The 25th Anniversary Cougar logo was embroidered into the original floor mats. |
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The 25th Anniversary cloisonné emblem was found on the C-pillar emblems and the steering wheel center, as well as the original set of keys. |
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The gold cloisonné nomenclature was moved from the bulge in the taillights to the trunklid itself. This was the only 1989-97 Cougar to have no nomenclature on the taillights themselves. |
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Unique 15" spoked BBS wheels with hexagonal center caps were fitted to the 25th Anniversary Cougar. Later on, these rims found their way on various Special Edition cars from 1993-97, as well as the 1996 Sport and 1997 Luxury Appearance Edition Cougar. |
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Special recessed molding displayed the letters "25TH ANNIVERSARY". |
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The inside was all business, with prominent sport analog gauges and fingertip speed control. |
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The cloisonné keys for this car featured the 25th logo, and were highly difficult to obtain through Ford dealers. They are considered one of the rarest pieces to find in a later-model Cougar (1989-1997). |
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The owner's manual case also sported an embossed 25th logo. |
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The 25th logo keychain. |
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Several owners have reported receiving this stunning green 25th Anniversary Cougar jacket, complete with embroidered logo in the front. |
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This is a leather bag with the 25th logo. |
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No final number has ever been published concerning the 25th Anniversary Cougar's total production run. At least 5,000 were believed to have been produced, although that number could actually be higher due to demand.
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5.0 (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm OR
3.8 (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm
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| TRANSMISSIONS |
AOD-E 4-speed automatic with overdrive
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| BRAKES |
V6 - Front 10.8" disc, rear 9.8" drum
V8 - Front 10.8" disc, rear 10.0" disc with antilock brakes
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
Wheelbase - 113"
Overall Length - 199.9"
Overall Width - 72.7"
Overall Height - 52.7"
Cargo Capacity - 15.2 cubic feet
Fuel Capacity - 18.0 gallons
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| CURB WEIGHT |
V6 - 3587 lb.
V8 - 3753 lb.
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| PRODUCTION |
5,000 (est.)
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