Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.4 l/100 km | 28.0 mpg US | 33.6 mpg UK Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 sec. The maximum speed is 225 km/h | 140 mph.
Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Technical information
| Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | Mercury |
| Model : | Cougar |
| Generation : | Cougar VIII |
| Engine / modification : | 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1998 year |
| Production end : | 2002 year |
| Coupe type : | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors : | 3 |
| Num. of seats : | 4 |
| Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 8.4 l/100 km | 28.0 mpg US | 33.6 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 60 l | 15.9 US gallons | 13.2 UK gallons |
| Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 173 hp | 127 kW |
| Max power in : | 6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 8.5 sec |
| Torque : | 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement : | 2544 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | V engine |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke : | 79.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 82.4 mm |
| Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4700 mm | 185.0 in |
| Width : | 1770 mm | 69.7 in |
| Height : | 1320 mm | 52.0 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2700 mm | 106.3 in |
| Front track : | 1505 mm | 59.3 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1490 mm | 58.7 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 410 l |
| Front suspension : | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension : | The depreciated rack |
| Max weight : | |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 1375 kg | 3031 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 205/60 R15 |