1997 Mercury Cougar specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe XR7
- $17,830
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Light Beige
Medium Grey
Packages
$885
Starting MSRP
- -inc:elect rear window defroster
- front floor mats
- speed control
See more detail $885
Starting MSRP
- -inc:elect rear window defroster
- front floor mats
- speed control
- 21-spoke cast aluminum wheels
- P215/70R15 BSW tires
- pwr door locks/decklid release
$2,475
Starting MSRP
- -inc:elect rear window defroster
- front floor mats
- speed control
See more detail $2,475
Starting MSRP
- -inc:elect rear window defroster
- front floor mats
- speed control
- 21-spoke cast aluminum wheels
- P215/70R15 BSW tires
- pwr door locks/decklid release
- illum entry
- leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob
- 6-way pwr driver seat
- 4.6L V8 engine
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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205 hp
145 hp Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.1 x 0.7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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145 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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215 @ 2750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.8L/232
Displacement
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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10.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Height, Overall
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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24 in
Liftover Height
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200 in
Length, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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113 in
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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38 in
Front Head Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent H-arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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T125/90R15
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,528 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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