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1997 Cougar XR-7 Coupe Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Coupe specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Mercury Cougar Research

1997 Mercury Cougar

Resale Value:$4,592  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 3-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

Cougar XR-7 Coupe Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
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
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
3.27:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Wishbone front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color medium body side molding
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body, on bumpers and on rear
Coefficient of drag: 0.31
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,088, overall width (mm): 1,857, overall height (mm): 1,334, wheelbase (mm): 2,870, front track (mm): 1,565, rear track (mm): 1,529 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,156
Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Heat reflective glass
Gloss paint , black paint , metallic paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,600, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 91
Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Element antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 428, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 428 and all seats removed (liters): 0
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches in footwell
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with grabbers
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats , head restraints on rear seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 968, rear headroom (mm): 958, front hip room (mm): 1,412, rear hip room (mm): 1,438, front leg room (mm): 1,080, rear leg room (mm): 927, front shoulder room (mm): 1,499, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,496 and interior volume (liters): 2,891
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Power steering
Front power windows with door mounted switches
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side with grabbers , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side with grabbers , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Folding rear seat center armrest
Bench fixed three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: five seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver vanity mirror , passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting and rear seat heater ducts