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1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Coupe

Learn more about this Cougar trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a V6 engine, a Automatic transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 3.8L capacity, this Coupe gets roughly 18 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Mercury Cougar
Resale Value:$2,080  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 5.0L V8; 4.6L L4; 2.3L V6; 3.8L V6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 3 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Cougar XR-7 Coupe Pricing

MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$3,005$2,605$1,175N/A$4,750$3,975$2,400
50,001 - 60,000$2,905$2,505$1,175N/A$4,650$3,875$2,400
60,001 - 70,000$2,805$2,405$1,175N/A$4,550$3,775$2,400
70,001 - 85,000$2,705$2,305$1,175N/A$4,450$3,675$2,400
85,001 - 100,000$2,605$2,205$1,175N/A$4,350$3,575$2,400
100,001 - 115,000$2,505$2,105$1,175N/A$4,250$3,475$2,400
115,001 - 130,000$2,180$2,005$1,175N/A$3,925$3,375$2,400
130,001 - 150,000$1,855$1,680$1,175N/A$3,600$3,050$2,400
150,001 - 170,000$1,380$1,355$1,175N/A$3,125$2,725$2,400
170,001 - 190,000$880$880$850N/A$2,625$2,250$2,075
190,001 - 999,999$330$305$375N/A$2,075$1,675$1,600

Cougar XR-7 Coupe Specs

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3,797 cc 3.8 liters 6 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 96.8 mm bore, 86 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 68 liter fuel tank
Power: 108 kW , 145 HP @ 4,000 rpm; 215 ft lb @ 2,750 rpm

Cougar XR-7 Coupe Crash Ratings

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant