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1997 Ford Contour GL specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn
$13,460
4dr Sdn GL
$14,285
4dr Sdn LX
$14,915
4dr Sdn SE
$16,615
4dr Sdn
$21,575
$14,285
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Contour GL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Atlantis Blue
Opal Grey
Pumice

Packages

  • $1,810

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    See more detail
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    • dual pwr mirrors
    • light group
    • pwr door locks
    • speed control
  • $2,150

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    See more detail
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    • dual pwr mirrors
    • light group
    • pwr door locks
    • speed control
    • pwr windows
  • $3,385

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    See more detail
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    • dual pwr mirrors
    • light group
    • pwr door locks
    • speed control
    • pwr windows
    • 2.5L Duratec V6 engine

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
23 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
125 hp
170 hp
125 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System
10.24 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

2.0L/121
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
130 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
23 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
7.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

51 in
Front Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
184 in
Length, Overall
59 in
Track Width, Front
5
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
59 in
Track Width, Rear
89 ft³
Passenger Volume
46 in
Second Hip Room
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
107 in
Wheelbase
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
26 in
Liftover Height
55 in
Height, Overall

Steering

38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Suspension

Indep Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
T135/80D15
Spare Tire Size
14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
P185/70R14
Front Tire Size
15 in
Spare Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
P185/70R14
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,759 lbs
Base Curb Weight
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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