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Mercury Cougar VIII

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Engine versions

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 16V (126 KM) Selected Gasoline 126 KM 1998–2002
2.5 V6 24V (173 KM) Selected Gasoline 173 KM 1998–2002
2.5 V6 24V S (199 KM) Selected Gasoline 199 KM 1998–2002
2.5 V6 24V S (199 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 199 KM 1998–2002
2.5 V6 24V (173 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 173 KM 1998–2002

Selected engine version

2.0 16V (126 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2002

Engine power
126 KM
Torque
177 Nm
Engine displacement
1,988 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar VIII
Engine
2.0 16V (126 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
Zetec
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1988 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
84.8 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9.6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
126 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
177 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
1300 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1505 mm
Rear track
1490 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 V6 24V (173 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2002

Engine power
173 KM
Torque
224 Nm
Engine displacement
2,544 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar VIII
Engine
2.5 V6 24V (173 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
Duratec
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2544 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.4 mm
Piston stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
173 KM @ 6250 obr./min
Torque
224 Nm @ 4250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1505 mm
Rear track
1490 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 V6 24V S (199 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2002

Engine power
199 KM
Torque
228 Nm
Engine displacement
2,544 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar VIII
Engine
2.5 V6 24V S (199 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
Duratec
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2544 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.4 mm
Piston stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
199 KM @ 6750 obr./min
Torque
228 Nm @ 5500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1505 mm
Rear track
1490 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 V6 24V S (199 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2002

Engine power
199 KM
Torque
228 Nm
Engine displacement
2,544 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar VIII
Engine
2.5 V6 24V S (199 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
Duratec
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2544 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.4 mm
Piston stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
199 KM @ 6750 obr./min
Torque
228 Nm @ 5500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1505 mm
Rear track
1490 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 V6 24V (173 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2002

Engine power
173 KM
Torque
224 Nm
Engine displacement
2,544 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Version
Cougar VIII
Engine
2.5 V6 24V (173 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
Duratec
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2544 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82.4 mm
Piston stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
173 KM @ 6250 obr./min
Torque
224 Nm @ 4250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1505 mm
Rear track
1490 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes