| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar |
| Generation | Cougar VIII |
| Type (Engine) | 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2002 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg 23.9 UK mpg 8.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg 34.9 UK mpg 12.3 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 10.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 10.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10 sec |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h 136.7 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.9 kg/Hp, 125.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.1 kg/Nm, 162.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 173 Hp @ 6250 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68 Hp/l |
| Torque | 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 165.21 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | Duratec |
| Engine displacement | 2544 cm3 155.24 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 82.4 mm 3.24 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 79.5 mm 3.13 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1375 kg 3031.36 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 410 l 14.48 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 | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| What is the body type, Mercury Cougar VIII? | Coupe, 3 Doors, 4 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1998 Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic? | 220 km/h | 136.7 mph 0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec 0-60 mph: 10 sec |
| How much power, Mercury Cougar Coupe 1998 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic? | 173 Hp, 224 Nm 165.21 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercury Cougar Coupe 1998 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic? | 2.5 l 2544 cm3 155.24 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1998 Mercury 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic? | 6, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercury Cougar VIII Coupe 1998 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic? | Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe? | 4700 mm 185.04 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe? | 1770 mm 69.69 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1998 Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic? | 1375 kg 3031.36 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 Mercury Cougar Coupe? | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
