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Ford Contour SVT

General information

ModelFord Contour SVT
Year1999
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating51 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2544 ccm (155.23 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2544 ccm (155.23 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power203.00 PS (149 kW or 200 HP) at 6700 Rev. per min.
Max torque224.00 Nm (22.8 kgf-m or 165.2 ft.lbs) at 5625 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke82.4 x 79.5 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1458 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1392 kg (3,068.8 pounds)
Overall length4680 mm (184.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)
Fuel capacity56.0 litres (14.80 gallons)
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