Ford Puma
| Ford Puma | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Europe |
| Production | 1997–2001 |
| Assembly | Cologne, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small Coupé (S) |
| Body style | 3-door 2+2 hatchback coupé |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford B platform |
| Related | Ford Fiesta |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Ford Zetec-SE |
| Transmission | Five-speed IB5 Manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm (96.3 in) |
| Length | 3,984 mm (156.9 in) |
| Width | 1,837 mm (72.3 in) |
| Height | 1,315 mm (51.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,035–1,039 kg (2,282–2,291 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Capri |
The Ford Puma was a European compact coupé that was produced by Ford Europe from September 1997 to July 2001. The Puma was built exclusively at Ford's Niehl plant in Cologne, Germany.
All Pumas are front-engined, front-wheel-drive, three-door coupés with four seats. They came with 15-inch (380 mm) alloy wheels as standard, (although the Ford Racing Puma was equipped with 17-inch (430 mm) alloy wheels), with front disc and rear drum brakes. The car was based on the Mark 4 Ford Fiesta, with new engines (codeveloped with Yamaha), a new body, stiffer suspension, wider track and close-ratio gearbox, among other changes.
The Puma was available with four engine options: 1.4-litre (1997-2000), 1.6-litre (2000-2001), 1.7-litre VCT (only used in the Puma), and the Tickford-tuned 1.7-litre VCT (which was only used in the Ford Racing Puma), each of which used Ford's 16-v Sigma engines branded as Zetec-SE. Additionally, the 1.7-litre engines used Nikasil cylinder plating, which required a specific grade of oil (5W30 semisynthetic) to minimise mechanical wear.
All 1.7-litre-engined Pumas were equipped with low-speed traction control and antilock brakes. The antilock braking system was optional in the 1.4-litre Puma.
During the relatively short production run, there was an approximate total of 133,000 Pumas built (all models including the Ford Racing Puma). At its peak there were 52,971 registered with the DVLA in the UK, which has since reduced to 12,384 (plus 4,971 SORN) as of Q3 2016.
Quantity produced: 1000
Quantity remaining: 286 (plus 162 SORN) as of Q3 2016
Years available: 1999(V) to 2000(X)
The Ford Millennium Edition cars were produced to commemorate the Millennium Products Award from the Design Council in 1999 for being 'The first Ford in Britain designed solely on computer and in record time.' The Millennium Edition Puma featured eye-catching Zinc Yellow paintwork, and an Alchemy Blue (dark/navy blue) leather interior with Recaro seats. A numbered badge and keyring were available upon purchase from Ford, but the cars were not automatically numbered.
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