Used 2001 Mercury Cougar - Specs & Features
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Total Seating | 4 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 18/27 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 21 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 279.0/418.5 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.5 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm |
| Valves | 24 |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity | 1,000 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drive type | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 185 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 69.6 in. |
| Height | 52.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in. |
| Turning circle | 37 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,013 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 1,000 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | United States |
| Colors | |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 37.8 in. |
| Front leg room | 42.6 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 53.9 in. |
| Cloth | Standard |
| Bucket front seats | Standard |
| 2-way power driver seat | Standard |
| 4-way manual driver seat adjustments | Standard |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Standard |
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | Standard |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 34.7 in. |
| Rear leg room | 33.2 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 51.3 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front integrated headrests | Standard |
| Emergency interior trunk release | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | Standard |
| 4 total speakers | Standard |
| Mast antenna | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 1 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| Power door locks | Standard |
| Power mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt-adjustable steering wheel | Standard |
| Speed-proportional power steering | Standard |
| Front cupholders | Standard |
| Front door pockets | Standard |
| Remote trunk release | Standard |
| Single zone front air conditioning | Standard |
| Rear ventilation ducts | Standard |
| Interior air filtration | Standard |
| Driver vanity mirror | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | Standard |
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Low fuel level warning | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| 15 in. wheels | Standard |
| All season tires | Standard |
| P205/60R15 tires | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
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