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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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