Platform Information
- Underpinning the Ford Cougar was Ford's CDW27 platform which utilized fully independent multi-suspension. The layout of this chassis was a front-engine, front-wheel drive design that allowed for an 18.5-foot turning radius and a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs.
Engine Specs
- The Ford Cougar offered a choice of two engines. The base engine was Ford's 2.0L I-4 DOHC Zetec engine. This engine produced 125 horsepower at 5,500 RPM and 130 ft.-lbs. of torque at 4,000 RPM. The more performance-oriented engine option in the Cougar was the 2.5L DOHC Duratec V6. This engine produced 170 horsepower at 6,250 RPM and 165 ft.-lbs. of torque at 4,250 RPM.
Transmissions
- The Cougar was offered with a choice of two transmission. The automatic option was Ford's CD4E four-speed gearbox. The manual transmission was Ford's MTX-75 with a five-speed gearbox.
Exterior Dimensions
- The Cougar's wheelbase measured 106.4 inches with an overall length of 185 inches. The vehicle was 69.6 inches in width and 52.2 inches in height.
Interior Dimensions
- The Cougar offered 38 inches of front headroom and 35 inches in the rear. Front shoulder room measured 54 inches while rear shoulder room topped out at 51 inches. The interior of this vehicle offered 51 inches of front hip room and 46 inches in the rear. Front legroom measured a relatively roomy 42.6 inches, and the rear offered 33.2 inches. The Cougar could seat four people and had 14.5 cubic feet of luggage space.
Performance Numbers
- The 2.0L engine with automatic transmission gave the Cougar a maximum speed of 122 MPH with a 0 to 60 time of 11.5 seconds. The 2.0L engine with a manual gearbox climbed to 130 MPH, with a 0 to 60 time of 9.6 seconds. The 2.5L engine, when mated to an automatic gearbox, moved the Cougar to a top speed of 129 MPH and to 60 MPH in 9.8 seconds. Equipped with a 2.5L engine and a manual transmission, the Cougar maxed out at 140 MPH and reached 60 MPH in 8.1 seconds.Read more: www.ehow.com
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