Mercury Cougar 1983–1988

6 generation

No photos yet3.8 AT (142 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

Car classE

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine3797 cm3 Gasoline

Power142 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

2.3 AT (145 PS)2.3 MT (145 PS)3.8 AT (112 hp)3.8 AT (142 hp)3.8 MT (112 hp)4.9 AT (150 PS)4.9 MT (150 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)105 kW

Engine power142 hp

Engine power143 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM

Maximum torque292 N*m

Capacity3797 cm3

Max power at RPM3800 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Stroke cycle86 mm

Compression ratio9

Cylinder bore96.8 mm

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Engine codeEssex 38

Engine modelEssex 38

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Clearance120 mm

Height1360 mm

Curb weight1468 kg

Front track width1476 mm

Back track width1486 mm

Width1810 mm

Wheel size215/70 R14

Wheelbase2540 mm

Number of seater4

Length5020 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.2 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.7 s

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.2 l

Max speed188 km/h

Fuel tank capacity84 l

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.7 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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