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1998 Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SVT
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Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SVT
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$22,460
Base Invoice:
$20,375
Destination:
$535
Engine/Fuel:
2.5L/155 Gas V6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan SVT
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
20/29
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99G |
| Engine Type : | Gas V6 |
| Displacement : | 2.5L/155 |
| Fuel System : | SEFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 195 @ 6625 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 165 @ 5625 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | 44T |
| Trans Type : | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.89 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.57 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.70 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.31 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | 9.45 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 4.06 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 20 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 29 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 590 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 110 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 8.9 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 3065 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Indep MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Indep Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 32 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 0.75 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.71 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.94 x 0.94 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 9.88 x 0.79 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | T26 |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | T26 |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P205/55ZR16 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P205/55ZR16 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T135/80R15 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 14.54 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 2.52 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 40.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 14.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 106.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 183.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 69.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 54.5 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 59.2 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 58.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 25.1 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 13.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 90.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 39.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 53.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 50.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 36.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 34.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 53.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 45.5 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Contour |
| Body Style : | 4 Door Sedan SVT |
Standard Features
| EXTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Front/rear color-coordinated polycarbonate bumpers | |
| Unique SVT bumper design | |
| Color-keyed body-side moldings | |
| Unique rocker panel extensions | |
| Body-color "B" pillars | |
| Chrome surround grille w/unique grille texture | |
| Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb | |
| Fog lamps | |
| Wrap-around side marker lamps | |
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | |
| Semi-flush solar tinted glass | |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers/washers | |
| Dripless roof construction w/water management system | |
| Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Front sport bucket seats w/unique bolstering, height adjustable headrests | |
| Perforated leather seating surfaces | |
| 10-way pwr driver seat | |
| Rear seat w/simulated bucket design, armrest, integral headrests | |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback w/release knobs mounted in trunk | |
| Floor-mounted console-inc: twin molded cupholders, cassette/CD stowage bin | |
| Color-keyed 16 oz. carpet | |
| Unique color-keyed carpet floor mats w/SVT logo | |
| Driver-side left footrest | |
| Tilt steering column | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/center horn control | |
| Unique white-faced instrument cluster-inc: 160 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge | |
| Tachometer | |
| High beam/low oil pressure/hand-brake on/catalyst malfunction/seat-belt reminder warning lamps | |
| Lights-on/seat-belt reminder warning chimes | |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side express down, rear window lock-out, illuminated switches | |
| Pwr door locks | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Passive anti-theft system | |
| Speed control | |
| Remote decklid release | |
| Soft-touch driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control | |
| Rear passenger compartment heat duct | |
| Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin | |
| Rear defroster | |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette | |
| Premium sound system-inc: amplifier, dual front/rear speakers | |
| Rear-quarter panel mounted pwr antenna | |
| Electronic digital clock | |
| Glove box | |
| Pwr point | |
| Day/night rearview mirror | |
| Molded full door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins w/unique semi-perforated vinyl trim insert | |
| Front passenger/dual rear grab handles | |
| Dual rear coat hooks | |
| Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner | |
| Dual visor mirrors (LH covered) | |
| Illuminated rotary master light switch | |
| Front header-mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches | |
| Courtesy light delay | |
| Light group-inc: rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illumination, illuminated entry | |
| Black leather-wrapped shift knob & boot | |
| Rear seatback carpet | |
| Luggage compartment-inc: spare tire cover, sidewall trim w/floor carpet, light | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 HO Duratec engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| 130 amp alternator | |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | |
| Unique SVT front stabilizer bar | |
| Quadralink rear suspension w/rear stabilizer bar | |
| SVT suspension w/unique front/rear springs & shock valving | |
| P205/55ZR16 directional SBR BSW tires | |
| Mini-spare tire | |
| 16" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel pwr disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap | |
| Quasi-dual exhaust system w/low back pressure mufflers | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | |
| Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags | |
| Manual color-keyed lap/shoulder belts for all seating positions | |
| Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster | |
| Child-proof rear door locks | |
| Dual note horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| ** BASE PRICE IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822, OPTION PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 815 ** | STANDARAD |
| EQUIPMENT REDUCTION DISCOUNT (REQ: 58P Radio) *Provides credit in lieu of No Charge Compact Disc Player* *CREDIT* | STANDARAD |
| NO CHARGE COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: 585 Radio) *CREDIT* | STANDARAD |
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | STANDARAD |
| PWR MOONROOF | $595 |
| NO CHARGE PWR MOONROOF (REQ: 13B Pwr Moonroof) *CREDIT* | STANDARAD |
| SMOKER'S PKG -inc: ashtray, cigarette lighter | $15 |
| ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) | $20 |
| PRICED DORA | STANDARAD |
| Emission System | |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *For units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *Req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 HO DURATEC ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Transmission | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Tires | |
| P205/55ZR16 DIRECTIONAL SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Seat Type | |
| LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Radio | |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER *Deletes cassette* | $140 |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles Drivetrain: 2 Years/24,000 Miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver: * * * Rear Passenger: * * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
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