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Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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General information

Name

Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Brand

Mercury
Model

Cougar
Generation

Cougar VIII
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

3

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic

Power

173 Hp @ 6250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

224 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

220 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
173 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power per litre
68 Hp/l
Torque
224 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
2544 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
82.4 mm
Piston stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1375 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

60 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

410 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4700 mm

Width (mm)

1770 mm

Height (mm)

1320 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1505 mm

Rear track (mm)

1490 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Spring Strut

Rear suspension system

Spring Strut

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/60 R15

Rear tires size

205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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