1997 Mercury Cougar
1 trim · Coupe
Starting MSRP
$0
Key specifications
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MSRP by trim
$0
Starting MSRP
Purchase information
Based on XR7
Total price (XR7 MSRP)
$0
Typical monthly
$0/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
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XR7
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/24
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 215 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.8L V6 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.1
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | XR7 |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/24 |
| Horsepower | 145 hp |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 gas |
| Seating | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.1 |
| Max towing | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- gas
- Fuel type
- regular unleaded
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3.8 L
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 215 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- rear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Length
- 199.9 in
- Width
- 72.7 in
- Height
- 52.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 15.1 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 3,536 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 19
- City MPG
- 16
- Highway MPG
- 24
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |
| Engine type | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 145 hp |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Doors | 2 |
| Length | 199.9 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 52.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Capacity & weight | |
| Cargo capacity | 15.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,536 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |
| Combined MPG | 19 |
| City MPG | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 24 |