1969 Cougar

The third year of production saw several new additions to the Cougar lineup. A convertible model was now available. Exterior-wise the grille switched from vertical bars to horizontal bars and a spoiler and a Ram Air induction hood scoop were added as options. A new performance package appeared and several disappeared. The XR-7G and the 7.0 L GT-E disappeared but the 390 and 428 V8s remained. The 290 hp (216 kW) 351CuIn "Windsor" V8 was added to the engine lineup. The Eliminator performance package appeared for the first time. A standard 351 in 4-barrel V8 under the hood with the 390 4-barrel V8 the 428CJ and the Boss 302 available as an option. The Eliminator was the new top of the line model of the Cougar lineup. It also featured a blacked-out grille special side stripes front and rear spoilers optional Ram Air induction system and a more performance tuned suspension and handling package. It also came in a variety of vibrant colors like Grabber Blue and Grabber Yellow. Only 2 Cougars came with the Boss 429 V8 making them the rarest Cougars as well as Boss powered cars ever built.