1997 Mercury Cougar specs & colors

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2dr Cpe XR7
$17,830
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1997 Mercury Cougar

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 5 seats
  • 145.0-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 199.9" length, 52.5" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Light Beige
Medium Grey

Packages

  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $885

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:elect rear window defroster
    • front floor mats
    • speed control
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    $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
  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $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

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
205 hp
145 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake Type
Power
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.7 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.0 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 4000
Displacement
3.8L/232
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
215 @ 2750
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.8 qts

Measurements

Track Width, Front
62 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Liftover Height
24 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Length, Overall
200 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent H-arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
T125/90R15
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
P215/70R15

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,528 lbs

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