Heir to the Capri and the Probe, the Ford Cougar, marketed since 1999, did not meet with great sales success. At the time of launch, many did not particularly appreciate the line, noting a certain lack of image. Yet the technical characteristics were anything but despicable, especially in the version with the 2.5-liter V6 with 170 horsepower. Among the rarest and most performing versions was the “S”, with a Duratec V6 engine, capable of 200 horsepower. For everyday use, quieter versions such as the 130 horsepower 2.0 16v were proposed. The Cougar was produced until 2002.