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Mercury Cougar LS 3.8

General information

ModelMercury Cougar LS 3.8
Year1989
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3799 ccm (231.81 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed
Airbags1

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3799 ccm (231.81 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power141.94 PS (104 kW or 140 HP) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Max torque291.54 Nm (29.7 kgf-m or 215.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.6000
Valves per cylinder24
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed
IgnitionElectronic

Speed and acceleration

Top speed179.1 km/h (111.3 mph)
0-60 miles9.1 seconds

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1619 kg (3,569.3 pounds)
Overall length5050 mm (198.8 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Wheelbase2880 mm (113.4 inches)
Fuel capacity71.9 litres (19.00 gallons)
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