Mercury Cougar VIII 2.0 16V (126 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercury Cougar VIII 2.0 16V (126 Hp) /Coupe 1998 - 2002/

What is the body type of Mercury Cougar VIII?

Coupe, 3 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1998 Cougar VIII 2.0 16V (126 Hp)?

210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec

What is the power output of Mercury Cougar Coupe 1998 2.0 16V (126 Hp)?

126 Hp, 177 Nm
131 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercury Cougar Coupe 1998 2.0 16V (126 Hp)?

2.0 l
1988 cm³
121.32 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercury 2.0 16V (126 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercury Cougar VIII Coupe 1998 2.0 16V (126 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe?

4700 mm
185.04 in.

What is the width of 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe?

1770 mm
69.69 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercury Cougar VIII 2.0 16V (126 Hp)?

1300 kg
2866 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe?

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Mercury Cougar VIII 2.0 16V (126 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercury

Model

Cougar

Generation

Cougar VIII

Modification (Engine)

2.0 16V (126 Hp)

Start of production

1998

End of production

2002

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.5 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h 130 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. 131 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Zetec

Engine displacement

1988 cm³ 121.32 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84.8 mm 3.34 in.

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in.

Compression ratio

9.6:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Suspension strut

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/60 R15

Specs of Mercury Cougar VIII 2.0 16V (126 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002/