1997 Ford Contour specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn
- $13,460
- 4dr Sdn GL
- $14,285
- 4dr Sdn LX
- $14,915
- 4dr Sdn SE
- $16,615
- 4dr Sdn
- $21,575
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Dark Pumice
Medium Grey
Packages
$960
Starting MSRP
- Group 1
- front/ rear floor mats
- radial spoke wheel covers
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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190 hp
178 hp Horsepower
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6
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.1 x 0.55 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 x 1.00 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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265 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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4.6L/281
Displacement
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190 @ 4250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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13.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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212 in
Length, Overall
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61 in
Front Shoulder Room
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111 ft³
Passenger Volume
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21 ft³
Trunk Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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38 in
Second Head Room
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29 in
Liftover Height
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Second Shoulder Room
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6
Passenger Capacity
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Steering
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Power Variable Assist
Steering Type
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Four-bar link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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T125/80R16
Spare Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,775 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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