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1998 Ford Contour SE specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn LX
$14,460
4dr Sdn SE
$15,955
4dr Sdn
$21,135
4dr Sdn SVT
$22,460
$15,955
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Ford Contour SE

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Slate Blue
Medium Prarie Tan
Cypress / Dark Cypress

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
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
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
7.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

P185/70R14
Front Tire Size
P185/70R14
Rear Tire Size
T135/80R15
Spare Tire Size
14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

2,811 lbs
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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