1990-1997 Mercury Cougar: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Mercury Cougar include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door coupe | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 113.0 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 200.3 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.7 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.5 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3575 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 15.1 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 18.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.1 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.5 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.5 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.8 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
The current-model Cougar started out with only V6 power, a normally aspirated model for base LS versions and a supercharged variant for the XR7. In 1991, both the supercharged V6 and the 5-speed are eliminated in favor of an H.O. 5.0-liter V8 and automatic transmission. In 1993, a stripped XR7 model is the only offering, with the 140-horsepower becoming the standard engine and the 5.0-liter V8 moving to the option list. Ford's new 4.6-liter V8 replaced that engine as the optional powerplant in 1994. For 1996, changes to the V6 result in five extra horsepower, while tweaks to the V8 add 15 more pound-feet of torque, for a total of 280 pound-feet at 3000 rpm.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohv V6 | 3.8 / 232 | 140-145 | 215 | 4-speed automatic: 19/27 | 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohv V8 | 5.0 / 302 | 200 | 275 | 4-speed automatic: 17/24 | 4-speed automatic: 15.5 |
| Supercharged ohv V6 | 3.8 / 232 | 210 | 315 | 5-speed manual: 17/24 4-speed automatic: 17/23 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc V8 | 4.6 / 281 | 205 | 280 | 4-speed automatic: 17/25 | 4-speed automatic: 18.2 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive
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