Mercury Cougar Cougar VIII

Mercury - Cougar VIII

Details-
BrandMercury
ModelCougar
GenerationCougar VIII
Modification2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic
Start Of Production1998
End Of Production2002

Performance

The Cougar is a car with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 220 km/h (136.7 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph10.5 sec
Max Speed220 km/h 136.7 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Cougar is a stylish coupe with a length of 4700 mm, width of 1770 mm, and height of 1320 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2700 mm and a front track of 1505 mm. This 3-door car can seat 4 people comfortably.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCoupe
Seats4
Doors3
Length4700 mm 185.04 in.
Width1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height1320 mm 51.97 in.
Wheelbase2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track1505 mm 59.25 in.
Rear Track1490 mm 58.66 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car in question is a Cougar that runs on petrol/gasoline. Its urban fuel consumption is 11.8 l/100 km (19.93 US mpg, 23.94 UK mpg, 8.47 km/l) and its extra-urban fuel consumption is 8.1 l/100 km (29.04 US mpg, 34.87 UK mpg, 12.35 km/l).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Cougar is a front-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 2.5-liter, 6-cylinder Duratec engine that produces 173 horsepower and 224 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and has a front transverse engine layout. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.7 and uses multi-port manifold injection. The vehicle has a spring strut suspension system for both the front and rear.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power173 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power Per Litre68 Hp/l
Torque224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 165.21 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeDuratec
Engine Displacement2544 cm3 155.24 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore82.4 mm 3.24 in.
Piston Stroke79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression Ratio9.7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-20 / Ford WSS-M2C930-A
Coolant9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, automatic transmission
Front SuspensionSpring Strut
Rear SuspensionSpring Strut

Brakes

The car is a Cougar model with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes at the rear. It has an ABS assisting system, a steering rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering. The tire size is 205/60 R15 and the wheel rims size is 15 inches.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size205/60 R15
Wheel Rims Size15

Weight & Capacity

The car boasts a lightweight design, with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.9 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.1 kg/Nm. It offers a spacious trunk with 410 l of cargo space and a fuel tank capacity of 60 l.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio7.9 kg/Hp, 125.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6.1 kg/Nm, 162.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1375 kg 3031.36 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum410 l 14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercury - Cougar VIII

The Cougar can seat 4 people.

The length of the Cougar is 4700 mm or 185.04 in.

The Cougar has 3 doors.

The Cougar can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Cougar has a top speed of 220 km/h (136.7 mph).

The Cougar has an average acceleration time of 10.5 seconds for both 0-100 km/h and 0-62 mph.

This car uses petrol/gasoline.

Its urban fuel consumption is 11.8 l/100 km (19.93 US mpg, 23.94 UK mpg, 8.47 km/l).

Its extra-urban fuel consumption is 8.1 l/100 km (29.04 US mpg, 34.87 UK mpg, 12.35 km/l).

Internal Combustion engine

173 Hp @ 6250 rpm

4-speed automatic transmission

The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes at the rear.

It has a steering rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering.

The tire size is 205/60 R15 and the wheel rims size is 15 inches.

The Ford Cougar is equipped with a 2.5L V6 engine.

The Ford Cougar has a front-wheel drive system.

The Ford Cougar can seat up to four passengers.

The kerb weight of the car is 1375 kg (3031.36 lbs).

The minimum trunk space is 410 l (14.48 cu. ft).

The fuel tank capacity is 60 l (15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal).