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SVT Contour Technical Data

(This data is specific for '00 model year, but is similar for '98 - '99)

ENGINE

Configuration:

Transversely mounted 60° Duratec V6 DOHC (FWD)
Bore x Stroke: 82.4 mm x 79.0 mm
Displacement: 2.5 liters / 155 cid.
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Torque: 169 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
Redline: 6,750rpm
Comp. Ratio: 10.0:1
Valvetrain: Double overhead cams (hollow camshafts), chain drive, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, beehive valve springs, four valves per cylinder, special smoothing processes applied to primary and secondary intake ports
Intake Valves: 2 per cylinder, 32mm head diameter
Exhaust Valves: 2 per cylinder, 26mm head diameter
Crankshaft: Forged Steel
Cylinder Block: Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Heads: Cast Aluminum
Intake Manifold: Specially designed airflow-tuned upper intake, cast aluminum plenum chamber, extrude-honed internal surfaces
Throttle Body: 60 mm bore
Mass Air Sensor: 70 mm diameter
Port Throttles: Electronically actuated 34mm port throttles open to secondary intake valves at 3,400 rpm
Exhaust Manifolds: Steel tube (clamshell design)
Exhaust System: 2.25-in. (57mm), stainless steel, 2.5-in. (63.5mm) polished stainless steel tips

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission: 5-speed manual
Shifter: Short Throw
Final Drive: 4.06:1
Gear Ratios:
1st: 3.42 2nd: 2.14
3rd: 1.45 4th: 1.03
5th: 0.77 Rev: 3.42

SUSPENSION

Front Suspension: MacPherson strut, lower A-arm, coil spring,19mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: Multi-link type, strut, one lower trailing arm, two transverse links, coil spring, 18mm stabilizer bar

STEERING

Type: rack and pinion, Power Assist
Gear Ratio: 14.5:1
Turns, Lock to Lock 2.7
Turning Diameter 40.0 ft

BRAKES

Front: 10.94 in. (278mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
Rear: 9.88 in. (251mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS: Four-channel, 4-sensor system
 

WHEELS & TIRES

Wheels: Cast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke, 16 x 6.5 in. (406mm x 165mm)
Tires: BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW, 215/50ZR-16, unidirectional tread pattern

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES

Wheelbase: 106.5 in. (2,705mm)
Length: 183.9 in. (4,671mm)
Height: 54.5 in. (1,384mm)
Width: 69.1 in. (1,755mm)
Front Track: 59.2 in. (1,504mm)
Rear Track: 58.5 in. (1,486mm)
Head Room: F/R 39.0in./35.0in. (991mm/889mm)
Leg Room: F/R 43.0 in/25.0in. (1092mm/635mm)
Curb Weight: 3,126 lb. (1,419kg)
Distribution, F/R 63% / 37%
Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal. (54.8 liters)

COLOR & TRIM

Exterior: Black Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic
Interior: Prairie Tan, Midnight Blue, perforated leather seating surfaces

SVT CONTOUR INCLUDES

- Supplemental restraint system: Driver- and passenger-side airbag.
- Anti-lock brake system
- SecuriLockTM passive anti-theft system
- Front Articulated sport seats (10-way power for driver with power lumbar support) with leather trim and vinyl head restraint
- SVT white-faced gauge cluster
- SVT suspension tuning
- Air-conditioning/manual control

- Premium electronic AM/FM stereo cassette
- Power Equipment Group: Dual electric remote control mirrors, power side windows, power door locks, power antenna
- Rear window defroster
- Speed control
- Front floor mats
- Dual illuminated visor mirrors
- Remote keyless illuminated entry

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

- Electronic AM/FM stereo with cd player
- Power moonroof with sliding sunshade
- Rear Spoiler

PERFORMANCE

0-60 mph: 7.6 seconds
60 mph-0: 134 feet
1/4 mile: 15.6 seconds @ 89.4mph
Top Speed: 143 mph
Lateral Acceleration: 0.90 g
EPA Fuel Economy (est): 20 mpg City /29 mpg Highway


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