• The Mercury Cougar was a sports-style coupe manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1967 to 2002. The vehicles were originally designed as an upscale alternative to the popular Ford Mustang. The 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe was a seventh-generation model, and it had an original MSRP of $16,860. The 1995 models of Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chrysler LeBaron and the Cadillac Eldorado were class competitors.
  
  

Engine, Suspension and Efficiency

• The 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine with an output of 140-horsepower. The manufacturer also offered an optional 4.6-liter V8 engine with an output of 205-horsepower. Standard features include a four-speed automatic transmission drivetrain with electronic shift control, four-wheel drive and an 18-gallon fuel tank. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates fuel economy at 17 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, for a combined fuel economy of 19 mpg. The vehicle's curb weight is 3,533 pounds, and it has a 36.6-feet curb-to-curb turning circle. Steering and braking options include wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar, independent coil rear suspension with stabilizer bar and two-disc brakes.
  
  

Exterior

• Overall exterior dimensions for the 1995 Mercury Cougar include a width of 72.7 inches, 52.5-inch height and a length of 199.9 inches. The front track is 61.6 inches, while the rear track is 60.2 inches. The coupe has a 113-inch wheelbase and the standard tire size is P215/70R15. Exterior features include glossy paint, fixed rear window, two-speed windshield wipers, tinted glass, chrome grille, bright trim and halogen light bulbs. Additional exterior features consist of body color side molding, side mirrors and front- and rear- impact absorbing bumpers. Optional exterior features include automatic headlights, power antenna, removable roof rack and alloy wheels.
  
  

Interior

• The 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe seats up to five passengers in two front bucket seats and a full-bench rear seat. The interior volume is 102 cubic feet and cargo capacity is 15.1 cubic feet. Front interior dimensions include a 38.1-inch headroom, 55.5-inch hip room, 42.5-inch legroom and 59-inch shoulder room. Rear dimensions consist of a 37.6-inch headroom, 55.6-inch hip room, 58.9-inch shoulder room and 36.5-inch legroom. Standard features include tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front- and rear- cigarette lighters, digital clock, carpeted floors and lockable glove compartment. Additional amenities include climate control, AM/FM stereo with cassette, power steering, power front windows, front- and rear- reading lights, passenger vanity mirror, center arm rest and height adjustable front head rests. Optional features such as an in-dash CD player, leather seats, leather trimmed steering wheel and power moonroof were also available.
  
  

Saftey Features

• The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration gave the 1995 Mercury Cougar XR7 coupe a five-star crash rating (out of five stars) for front-impact passenger safety. Standard safety features include dual front airbags and self-tensioning seat belts. Optional safety features consist of four-wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control and keyless entry.