The Mercury Cougar, produced from 1967 to 2002, is Mercury's longest-running nameplate after the Grand Marquis, with over 2.9 million units sold.
Known for its versatility, the Cougar transitioned from muscle car roots to a sporty compact by its final generation.
In 2002, the Cougar offered two engine options: a 2.0L DOHC Zetec producing 125 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.5L DOHC Duratec V6 delivering 170 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines featured front-wheel drive (FWD) and were paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
This marked the Cougar's final year of production, capping its legacy with a focus on efficiency and sporty performance.
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Eighth Generation: 1999-2002
The 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar featured two engine options: a 2.0L DOHC Zetec inline-4 producing 125 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.5L DOHC Duratec V6 delivering 170 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines were paired with either a 5-speed manual transaxle or a 4-speed automatic, with front-wheel drive as the sole drivetrain configuration.
Notably, this generation introduced the "New Edge" design philosophy and was the first Cougar to adopt a hatchback body style, built on the Ford CDW27 platform shared with the Ford Contour.
2002 Mercury Cougar Horsepower And Torque
The 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with two engine options: a 2.0L DOHC SMPI 16-valve ZETEC producing 125 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve DURATEC generating 170 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines are paired with a 5-speed manual transaxle and feature a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2002 Mercury Cougar Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | (121) DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE ZETEC | 5 Spd Manual Transaxle w/OD | FWD |
125 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
130 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
2.5L | V6 | (155) DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE DURATEC | 5 Spd Manual Transaxle w/OD | FWD |
170 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm |
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