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    Mercury's Forgotten Speed Demons

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    Discover the fastest Mercury muscle cars, from the 1970 Cougar Eliminator to the 427-powered Marauder that could run the quarter mile in just 13.3 seconds - outperforming even its modern counterparts.

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    Mercury was basically building 1970s versions of what BMW M cars and Mercedes AMG models would become, prioritizing sophistication and refinement alongside raw power.

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