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1998 Ford Contour SVT specs & colors

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

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Cypress / Dark Cypress

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
195 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
9.88 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.94 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

165 @ 5625
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.5L/155
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
195 @ 6625
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
15 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P205/55ZR16
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
T135/80R15
Spare Tire Size
P205/55ZR16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

3,065 lbs
Base Curb Weight
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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