1997 Ford Contour GL specs & colors

4dr Car

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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

  • $3,385

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
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    $3,385

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

  • $2,150

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    See more detail

    $2,150

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    • dual pwr mirrors
    • light group
    • pwr door locks
    • speed control
    • pwr windows

  • $1,810

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    See more detail

    $1,810

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • rear window defroster
    • dual pwr mirrors
    • light group
    • pwr door locks
    • speed control

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
2.0L/121
Displacement
125 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
130 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ 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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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