GTP Cool Wall: 1997-2002 Ford Puma

[Wiegert]

1997-2002 Ford Puma nominated by @Wiegert

Body Style: 3-door 2+2 hatchback coupé
Engine: 1.4L I4, 1.6L I4, 1.7L VCT I4
Power: 90 hp (1.4L), 103 hp (1.6L), 123-153 hp (1.7L, standard & Ford Racing Puma)
Torque: 92 ft-lbs (1.4L), 107 ft-lbs (1.6L), 116-119 ft-lbs (1.7L)
Weight: 1035-1039 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, front-wheel drive​

Spoiler: Additional Pics

 

[Tornado]

Not that it probably would have been possible at all, or that anyone would have bought it, but it's a real shame it was never available here.

 

[Silver Arrows]

The racing ones look cool, but this is like peak New Edge styling from Ford.

Uncool.

 

[Famine]

Slang for a wedgie.

 

[MisterWaffles]

This here's a guilty pleasure of mine. I wish I could import one of those.

Cool

 

[Turbo]

Not that it probably would have been possible at all, or that anyone would have bought it, but it's a real shame it was never available here.

They should've brought it to the states and called it the Ford ZX2.

 

[Michelin Man]

Easy Cool.

Always like the Puma, good looking car; thought Ford's Edge design of the 90's was very neat IMO, and has brilliant handling (though sadly haven't driven one myself...). Although, in the UK, they're pretty cheap; being based on the Ka, Fiesta platform helps that, perhaps the classic 90's ford rust helps too .

The racing Puma is no different as well, shame it's so expensive here. Only thing I've always though about the Puma though, is that it rides a bit too high for me, lowering it by even 30mm seems to really help that.

 

[Mike458]

THE FRONT END IS SO ADORABLE. I CAN'T

Cool.

 

[UltimateYosh]

An underrated and quirky little car.

Cool.

 

[Aphelion]

Slang for a wedgie.

I really don't think it is.

 

[Liquid]

So good in purple.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

So good in purple.

We're discussing the car, not Famine.

 

[Famine]

I really don't think it is.

Pants Up My Arse.

 

[VXR]

Low cool. Somewhat attractive, not pretentious.

 

[Matej]

Charming city car, great sports car. Sub-zero.

 

[TexRex]

Not terribly unattractive for what it is, but also not cool.

 

[Roger the Horse]

It's a good looking little car. Aged very well.

 

[05XR8]

Cool. A car we never got in the states. Couldn't understand. There was the Cougar. Why not the Puma? The UK got all the fun.

 

[Tornado]

The engine was probably the main holdup, if I had to guess.

 

[05XR8]

The engine was probably the main holdup, if I had to guess.

California emissions stopped many an engine from entering the USA.

 

[epic_apri_39]

Not gonna lie I found this one mildly satisfying to look at it. Also seeing the clutch pedal really wins me over. It's probably not justified but a very low SZ

 

[7up747]

Meh. What i remember about ford puma is that at least back in the day at our local drags it got audis a3 1.8T (8L) (fwd) all the time. Puma was 1.7 92 kw.

 

[Famine]

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[Cowboy]

Literally the only reason I know this car.

Meh.