Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 petrol description
Coupe Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2002. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 205 horsepower on 6500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Ford Cougar 1998 - 2002 version and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 5500 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Ford Cougar 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.65 litres.
Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.2 litres per 100km (9.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 technical data
| Model: | Ford Cougar 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Coupe | ||
| Production period: | 2000. January ... 2002. December | ||
| Engine: | 2495 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 205 HP ON 6500 RPM | Torque: | 235 NM ON 5500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 (combined) 14.6 (urban) 7.6 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.70m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.32m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 930 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1795 kg | ||
Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 engine SGA
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 2495 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81.6 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 79.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.25 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Ford Cougar 1998 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.65 litres (6 quarts) |
| Power | 205 HP ON 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 NM ON 5500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1999 |
| Duration of production | 1 years |
| Engine also used on | Ford Mondeo |
All Ford Cougar coupe [1998 - 2002] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ford Cougar 1998 2.0i 16V
Oct 1998 — Feb 2001 Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Ford Cougar 1998 2.5i 24V Oct 1998 — Feb 2001 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Ford Cougar 1998 2.5i 24V
Oct 1998 — Feb 2001 Only version with automatic transmission |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Ford Cougar 2000 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200
Jan 2000 — Dec 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 205 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |