Mercury Cougar 1977–1979

4 generation
No photos yet5.8 AT RWD (161 hp)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classE
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5752 cm3 Gasoline
Power161 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CoupeSedanwagon 5-doors
Trim
5.8 AT (161 hp)5.8 AT RWD (161 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Max power at RPM118 RPM
Max power (kW)118 kW
Engine power160 PS
Engine power161 hp
Turnover of maximum torque1800 RPM
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque386 N*m
Capacity5752 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio8
Stroke cycle88.9 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine modelFord Modified 351M V-8
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeModified 351M
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHC
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance128 mm
Height1340 mm
Back track width1448 mm
Front track width1476 mm
Curb weight1921 kg
Width2010 mm
Wheelbase2896 mm
Number of seater5
Length5480 mm
Body typeWagon
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.6 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.9 l
Max speed177 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km18.1 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km22.8 l
Fuel92
Fuel tank capacity98 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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