MERCURY COUGAR 1999
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                              Note:  On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car.

                     CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     2544 cc.   
                     Engine Location:        FRONT       
                     Engine Type:           NORMAL       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    170 bhp   
                                         @:   6250 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            165 lb-ft 
                                 @:           4250 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:        9.7 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    6800 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:     MANUAL       
                     Number of Gears:            5       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          3.42 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.14 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.45 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.03 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 5th:          0.77 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       4.06 :1    
                     Driving wheels:         FRONT       
                     Car test weight:         3260 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  64 %     
                     Wheelbase:              106.5 in.   
                     Tire section width:       215 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            16 in.   
                     Tire profile:              50 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.31       
                     Frontal area:              n/a
                     Overall height:          52.2 in.   
                     Overall width:           69.6 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         6.5 in.