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1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7

1MELM62W8VH633701
4.6L V8 OHV 12V
Engine
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
RWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1ME Mercury · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor LM62W Cougar XR-7
VIS · Vehicle ID 8VH633701 1997 · Serial 633701

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1997
TrimXR-7
Body StyleSEDAN 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerMercury
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine4.6L V8 OHV 12V
Transmission4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeH
Serial Number633701

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Mercury
Model Cougar
Trim Level XR-7

Engine & Performance

Displacement 3.8L/232
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 215 @ 2750
Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 145 @ 4000
Engine Type 4.6L V8 OHV 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 4A OD
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 3528
Overall Length 200.30
Overall Width 73.10
Overall Height 52.50
Wheelbase 113.00
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 2000
Wheelbase (in) 113.0
Height, Overall (in) 52.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.7

Features & Options

Powertrain-duration 36
Powertrain-distance 36,000
Power Door Locks Optional
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Optional
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional
Leather Seat Standard
Alloy Wheels Optional
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 18.00
Fuel Economy-city 17 - 18
Fuel Economy-highway 25 - 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
ABS Brakes Optional
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SEDAN 2-DR
Turning Diameter 36.60
Tires 205/70R15
Front Headroom 38.10
Rear Headroom 37.70
Front Legroom 42.50
Rear Legroom 36.50
Front Shoulder Room 59.00
Rear Shoulder Room 58.90
Front Hip Room 55.60
Rear Hip Room 56.60
Ground Clearance 5.40
Track Front 61.60
Track Rear 60.20
Passenger Volume 102.10
Cargo Volume 15.10
Basic-duration 36
Basic-distance 36,000
Rust-duration 60
Rust-distance Unlimited
MSRP $17,830
Dealer Invoice $16,279
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Rear Window Defogger Optional
Front Tire Size P215/70R15
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Rear Tire Size P215/70R15
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5

Pattern Information

Pattern1MELM62W V
WMI 1ME (United States, North America)