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2001 Mercury Cougar 3dr Cpe I4

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Mercury Cougar 3dr Cpe I4
Mercury Cougar 3dr Cpe I4
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$16,700
Base Invoice:
$15,505
Destination:
$475
Engine/Fuel:
2.0L/121 Gas I4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
3 Door Coupe
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
23/34

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code : 993
Engine Type : Gas I4
Displacement : 2.0L/121
Fuel System : SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 125 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 130 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : 44T
Trans Type : 4
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.89
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.31
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.82
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 34
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 590
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 105
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.5
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2861
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear : Indep Quadralink
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.79
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.63
Brakes
Brake Type : Pwr
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.25 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 8.0 x 1.5
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : T50
Rear Tire Order Code : T50
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P215/50ZR17
Rear Tire Size : P215/50ZR17
Spare Tire Size : T125/90R15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Steel
Steering
Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 15.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 37.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 106.4
Length, Overall (in) : 185.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.6
Height, Overall (in) : 52.2
Tread Width, Front (in) : 59.3
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 14.5
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 4
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 84.2
Front Head Room (in) : 37.8
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.9
Front Hip Room (in) : 51.2
Second Head Room (in) : 34.7
Second Leg Room (in) : 33.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 51.3
Second Hip Room (in) : 46.1
Summary
Vehicle Name : Cougar
Body Style : 3 Door Coupe

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 23/hwy 34 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)
EXTERIOR
Dripless roof w/narrow black window surrounds
Front/rear 5-mph body-color bumpers
Wrap-around headlamps w/projector & reflector system
Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors
Tinted glass
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers
Body-color door handles
INTERIOR
Front bucket seats-inc: driver/front passenger manual recline adjusters, driver pwr height adjuster, front passenger tip/slide adjuster
50/50 split folding rear seats
Cloth seat trim
Fixed head restraints
Full-length center console w/storage bin, cup holder, pwr point
Black carpet
Front floor mats
4-spoke comfort steering wheel
Tilt steering column
Instruments-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/temp gauges
Integrated trip computer-inc: distance-to-empty, average fuel economy, average speed, trip odometer, outside temp display
Warning lights-inc: low fuel, brake, parking brake, seat belt, airbag, high beam, check engine, low oil pressure, ignition-on, lights-on
Warning chimes-inc: key-in-ignition, lights-on, seat belt reminder
Pwr windows-inc: driver 1-touch express down, illuminated switches
Pwr door locks
Pwr remote decklid release
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
Air conditioning
Rear window defroster
Rear seat heat ducts
Micron air filtration system
Premium sound electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc player-inc: (4) speakers
Center roof fixed antenna
Electronic digital clock
Full-coverage molded door trim panels-inc: armrest, cloth insert, storage bin
Day/night rearview mirror
Cloth-covered headliner
Cloth covered sunvisors w/driver vanity mirror
Front header-mounted interior courtesy light
Courtesy light delay feature
Rear coat hooks
Removable carpeted rear pkg tray
Fully-trimmed load compartment w/lamp
MECHANICAL
2.0L (121) DOHC SMPI 16-valve I4 "Zetec" engine
5-speed manual transaxle w/OD
3.82 axle ratio
Front wheel drive
Maintenance-free battery
105-amp alternator
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/lower A-arms/coil springs
Independent Quadralink rear suspension w/coil springs
Front/rear stabilizer bar
P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires
15" 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
15.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap
Single ignition/door key
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger Supplemental Restraint System front airbags (SRS)
Front/rear 3-point safety belts
Height-adjustable front shoulder belts
Child seat tether
Side-impact door beams
Dual-note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
I4 CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: speed control, remote keyless entry, illum entry, rear window wiper/washer *NET* $615
PREMIUM SOUND ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC PLAYER $80
SIDE AIRBAGS *For chest & head protection* $390
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM $500
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER $20
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
BODY-COLOR BODY-SIDE MOLDINGS $50
SMOKERS PKG -inc: ashtray, lighter *Replaces tray, pwr point* $15
BODY-COLOR REAR SPOILER $235
PWR TILT/SLIDE SUNROOF $615
PRICED DORA STANDARAD
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY, VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/ non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions) STANDARAD
Engine
2.0L (121) DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE I4 "ZETEC" ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
Transmission
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
Tires
P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
Seat Type
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) STANDARAD
Paint Type
STANDARD PAINT (STD) STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles

Roadside Assistance:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test

Side crash ratings:
Driver: * * * Rear Passenger: * * *

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.