Schwartz Performance Debuts Full-Frame Chassis for 1st-Gen Cougars

Ah, the Mercury Cougar–the long-lost brother to the Mustang and musclecar that time almost forgot. Schwartz Performance is keeping the passion alive for this awesome machine with a new G-Machine chassis. It boasts increased rigidity over the stock uni-body construction, as well as offering you better handling where it counts with four-link rear suspension and longer shocks on all fours.

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It took several years before Mercury was granted a pony car that they could pit against the Mustang and Thunderbird (not to mention the new Camaro), but in 1967 the Cougar hit the showrooms. It shared the Mustang’s weak uni-body construction though this design and assembly has always left a lot to be desired in the world of handling performance. Schwartz now offers a solution with their full frame G-Machine chassis for the ’67-’70 Cougar!

The G-Machine chassis is a complete full-frame design that will bolt under Cougars to provide a solid base for the uni-body. Our frame design increases rigidity by replacing the front end components and factory cast iron steering gearbox along with the antiquated, heavy leaf spring rear suspension.

The G-Machine front suspension features upper A-arms fit with needle-bearings and are engineered with separate camber and caster adjustments (without using shims). The rear suspension is based on a triangulated four-bar system with teflon-lined spherical rod-ends for bind-free operation and a smooth ride. The Schwartz G-Machine Chassis incorporates longer shocks at all four corners than any other chassis to improve the overall handling and ride quality of the vehicle.

Another benefit to the G-Machine chassis is that it easily accepts late model powertrains including Coyote engines. In fact, Schwartz can supply any Ford engine and transmission with your new Cougar chassis! Learn more at Schwartz G-Machine Chassis.

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