1998 Ford Contour SVT specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX
- $14,460
- 4dr Sdn SE
- $15,955
- 4dr Sdn
- $21,135
- 4dr Sdn SVT
- $22,460
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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195 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.94 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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9.88 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Power
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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2.5L/155
Displacement
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165 @ 5625
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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195 @ 6625
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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25 in
Liftover Height
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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184 in
Length, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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39 in
Front Head Room
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55 in
Height, Overall
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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Steering
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Indep Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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T135/80R15
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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15 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P205/55ZR16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/55ZR16
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,065 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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