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1998 Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercury Cougar Coupe 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

What is the body type, Mercury Cougar VIII?Coupe, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1998 Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic?220 km/h | 136.7 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec
How much power, Mercury Cougar Coupe 1998 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic?173 Hp, 224 Nm
165.21 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercury Cougar Coupe 1998 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic?2.5 l
2544 cm3
155.24 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 Mercury 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercury Cougar VIII Coupe 1998 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe?4700 mm
185.04 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe?1770 mm
69.69 in.
What is the curb weight, 1998 Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic?1375 kg
3031.36 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe?410 l
14.48 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercury
Model Cougar
Generation Cougar VIII
Modification (Engine) 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic
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 11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg
23.94 UK mpg
8.47 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10 sec
Maximum speed 220 km/h 136.7 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.9 kg/Hp, 125.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 162.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 173 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power per litre 68 Hp/l
Torque 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 165.21 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code Duratec
Engine displacement 2544 cm3 155.24 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 82.4 mm 3.24 in.
Piston Stroke 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression ratio 9.7
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1375 kg 3031.36 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 and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size15