Mercury Cougar Eliminator I 5.8 Coupe
224 kW305 PS300 hp1970
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- Power
- 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp
- Length
- 4,941 mm
- Displacement
- 5,752 cm³
A 5.8-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 224 kW (305 PS) powers the Mercury Cougar Eliminator I 5.8 351 Cleveland 4V V8 (SAE gross) coupe. The Cougar Eliminator I 5.8 351 Cleveland 4V V8 (SAE gross) has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 5.8 351 Windsor 4V V8 (SAE gross) (216 kW), the Cougar Eliminator I 5.8 351 Cleveland 4V V8 (SAE gross) gains 4% in power; the 7.0 428 Cobra Jet V8 (SAE gross) (250 kW), strongest of the 5, has 26 kW more.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,752 cm³ 5.8 l · 351 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,941 mm 194.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,885 mm 74.2 in |
| Height | 1,303 mm 51.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm 111.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970 |
| Generation | Cougar Eliminator I (1969–1970) |
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