Used 2001 Mercury Cougar Base Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$16,700

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	24 MPG
Drive Type	front wheel drive
Total Seating	4
Curb Weight	2,861 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	United States

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Premium unleaded (required)
EPA city/highway MPG	21/31 MPG
EPA combined MPG	24 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	325.5/480.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	15.5 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	2.0 L
Cylinders	Inline 4
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	125 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque	130 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Valves	16
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	2,861 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	1,000 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors

Exterior Colors	Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic Black Clearcoat Vibrant White Clearcoat Dark Shadow Gray Clearcoat Metallic Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat Metallic Rio Red Clearcoat Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic Sunburst Gold Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors	Dark Graphite Midnight Black

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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Used 2001 Mercury Cougar Base - Specs & Features