The Cougar offers brisk acceleration and a top speed of 225 km/h. Its 8.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration is impressive for a mid-sized sedan.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
8.5 sec
Max Speed
225 km/h 139.81 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Mercury Cougar is a four-seater coupe with a length of 4700 mm (185.04 in), width of 1770 mm (69.69 in), and height of 1320 mm (51.97 in). It has a wheelbase of 2700 mm (106.3 in), with a front track of 1505 mm (59.25 in) and a rear track of 1490 mm (58.66 in). The car has three doors and a spacious interior with four seats.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
3
Length
4700 mm 185.04 in.
Width
1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height
1320 mm 51.97 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track
1505 mm 59.25 in.
Rear Track
1490 mm 58.66 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car is a Cougar model that runs on petrol/gasoline. Its urban fuel consumption is 12.4 l/100 km (18.97 US mpg, 22.78 UK mpg, 8.06 km/l) and extra-urban fuel consumption is 8.4 l/100 km (28 US mpg, 33.63 UK mpg, 11.9 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg 22.78 UK mpg 8.06 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.63 UK mpg 11.9 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Ford Cougar is a 6-cylinder, front-wheel drive car with a 2.5L Duratec engine producing 173 horsepower and 224 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and a spring strut suspension system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
173 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power Per Litre
68 Hp/l
Torque
224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 165.21 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
Duratec
Engine Displacement
2544 cm3 155.24 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
82.4 mm 3.24 in.
Piston Stroke
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression Ratio
9.7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-20 / Ford WSS-M2C930-A
Coolant
9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Spring Strut
Rear Suspension
Spring Strut
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with adequate braking and handling capabilities. The ventilated front discs and disc rear brakes ensure effective stopping power. The steering rack and pinion setup offers precise handling, while the hydraulic power steering ensures effortless maneuvering. The 205/60 R15 tires provide adequate grip and stability.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
205/60 R15
Weight & Capacity
The Cougar is a powerful car with a weight to power ratio of 7.9 kg/Hp and a weight to torque ratio of 6.1 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1375 kg and a spacious trunk boot space of 410 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 60 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.9 kg/Hp, 125.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.1 kg/Nm, 162.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1375 kg 3031.36 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
410 l 14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercury - Cougar VIII
The Mercury Cougar has four seats.
The Mercury Cougar is a coupe.
The Mercury Cougar has a length of 4700 mm (185.04 in), width of 1770 mm (69.69 in), and height of 1320 mm (51.97 in). It has a wheelbase of 2700 mm (106.3 in), with a front track of 1505 mm (59.25 in) and a rear track of 1490 mm (58.66 in).
The Cougar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds.
The maximum speed of the Cougar is 225 km/h.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding handling capabilities.
The car uses petrol/gasoline.
The urban fuel consumption of the car is 12.4 l/100 km (18.97 US mpg, 22.78 UK mpg, 8.06 km/l).
The extra-urban fuel consumption of the car is 8.4 l/100 km (28 US mpg, 33.63 UK mpg, 11.9 km/l).
The Ford Cougar has a 2.5L Duratec internal combustion engine.
The Ford Cougar has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Ford Cougar features a spring strut suspension system.
The car has ventilated front discs and rear disc brakes.
The car features a steering rack and pinion setup with hydraulic power steering.
The car is equipped with 205/60 R15 tires.
The Cougar features a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.
The Cougar boasts advanced suspension and all-wheel-drive system for exceptional handling and stability.
The Cougar comes equipped with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
