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GT-E Option
GT-E Registrar: Jim Pinkerton gt-e@cougarclub.org

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A GT-E

A GT-E

Owned by Jim Pinkerton

The 7.0 Litre GT-E was an option package available on 1968 Cougar standard and XR-7 models. The specific equipment provided in the GT-E option package included:

  • Cougar 427E V-8 (4V) engine rated at 390 horsepower (before 5/68)
  • 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8 (4V) engine rated at 340 horsepower (after 5/68)
  • Select-shift Merc-O-Matic three speed automatic transmission
  • Super Competition Handling Package
  • Radial-ply FR70 X 14 wide-tread WSW or red band tires
  • Power front disc and rear drum brakes
  • Power steering
  • Power booster engine fan
  • 7.0 Litre GT-E badges on front fenders
  • Quad chrome exhaust pipe outlet tips
  • Styled steel wheels
  • Unique front grille with blacked-out vertical bars, and horizontal bright trim bar
  • Power-dome hood with simulated air intakes.
  • Unique 2-Tone paint; choice of 11 upper body colors*
  • Unique body side moldings with silver gray argent below the molding.
  • Bright engine dress-up kit, including chrome rocker covers, oil filler cap, dip stick, radiator cap, and air cleaner housing

GT-E upper body colors: Onyx, Cardinal Red, Wellington Blue, Black Cherry, Glacier Blue, Madras Blue, Caribbean Blue, Augusta Green, Lime Frost Green, Grecian Gold, and Nordic Blue

A GT-E

Owned by Jim Pinkerton

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