1999-2002 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. | 106.4 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 185.0 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.6 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.2 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2892 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 14.5 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.5 | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.8 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.5 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 34.6 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 33.2 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Cougars came with two distinct engines: a 125-horsepower 4-cylinder (manual shift only), or a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter V6 that could be equipped either with a five-speed or with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 125 | 130 | 5-speed manual: 24/34 | 5-speed manual: -- |
| dohc V6 | 2.5 / 155 | 170 | 165 | 5-speed manual: 19/28 4-speed automatic: 20/29 |
5-speed manual: 19.9 4-speed automatic: 20.7 |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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