| General information |
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| Brand | Mercury |
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| Model | Cougar |
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| Generation | Cougar VIII |
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| Modification (Engine) | 2.0 16V (126 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1998 year |
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| End of production | 2002 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 3 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg28.82 UK mpg10.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
6.9 l/100 km
34.09 US mpg40.94 UK mpg14.49 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
210 km/h
130.49 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 126 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 63.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
177 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
130.55 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine displacement |
1988 cm3
121.32 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84.8 mm
3.34 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
88 mm
3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1300 kg
2866.01 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
410 l
14.48 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
60 l
15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| 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 (Back) track |
1490 mm
58.66 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/60 R15 |
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