General information
BrandMercury
Model Cougar
Generation Cougar VIII
Modification (Engine) 2.0 16V (126 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2002 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
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)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 126 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 63.4 Hp/l
Torque 177 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 130.55 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement 1988 cm3 121.32 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 84.8 mm 3.34 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio 9.6
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
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
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
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/60 R15