specifications Ford Contour 1997 - 2000
Specifications Ford Contour 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000: Power, Fuel consumption 100 km, weight (mass), Road clearance (clearance), Radius of reversal, type of transmission and brakes, body sizes and tires
Engine characteristics
| Modifications |
Engine, cm3 |
Power, kW (hp) / about |
Cylinders |
Torque, nm / (rpm) |
Type of fuel system |
Type of fuel |
| LX USA |
1991 |
(125)/5500 |
I4. |
(172)/3000 |
Distributed injection |
Petrol |
| SE USA |
1991 |
(125)/5500 |
I4. |
(172)/3000 |
Distributed injection |
Petrol |
| Sport USA |
2540 |
(170)/6250 |
V6. |
(224)/4250 |
Distributed injection |
Petrol |
| SVT USA |
2540 |
(195)/6625 |
I4. |
(224)/5625 |
Sequential electronic injection |
Petrol |
Engine configuration
| Modifications |
Compression ratio |
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke (mm) |
Location of valves and camshaft |
| LX USA |
9.1 |
83.1 x 91.9. |
16 / Dohc. |
| SE USA |
9.1 |
83.1 x 91.9. |
16 / Dohc. |
| Sport USA |
9.7 |
82.3 x 79.5. |
24 / Dohc. |
| SVT USA |
10.0 |
82.3 x 79.5. |
24 / Dohc. |
Drive and Transmission
| Modifications |
type of drive |
Transmission type (basic) |
Transmission type (optional) |
| LX USA |
Front-wheel drive |
5-MCPP (Overdrive) |
4-automatic transmission (overdrive) |
| SE USA |
Front-wheel drive |
5-MCPP (Overdrive) |
4-automatic transmission (overdrive) |
| Sport USA |
Front-wheel drive |
5-MCPP (Overdrive) |
4-automatic transmission (overdrive) |
| SVT USA |
Front-wheel drive |
5-MCPP (Overdrive) |
|
Type of suspension and reversal radius
| Modifications |
Front suspension |
Rear suspension |
Diameter of reversal, m |
| LX USA |
Independent |
Independent |
11.1 |
| SE USA |
Independent |
Independent |
11.1 |
| Sport USA |
Independent |
Independent |
11.4 |
| SVT USA |
Independent |
Independent |
12.2 |
Tire size
| Modifications |
Size |
| LX USA |
185/70R14. |
| SE USA |
185/70R14. |
| Sport USA |
205/60R15 |
| SVT USA |
205/55R16 |
Sizes
| Modifications |
Length, mm. |
Width, mm. |
Height, mm. |
Front track / rear, mm |
Wheel base, mm |
Road clearance (clearance), mm |
The volume of the trunk, l |
| LX USA |
4689 |
1755 |
1384 |
1504/1486 |
2705 |
- |
393 |
| SE USA |
4689 |
1755 |
1384 |
1504/1486 |
2705 |
- |
393 |
| Sport USA |
4707 |
1755 |
1382 |
1504/1486 |
2705 |
- |
393 |
| SVT USA |
4689 |
1755 |
1382 |
1504/1486 |
2705 |
- |
393 |
Car weight
| Modifications |
Curb weight, kg |
Maximum mass, kg |
Load capacity, kg. |
| LX USA |
1275 |
- |
- |
| SE USA |
- |
- |
- |
| Sport USA |
1256 |
- |
- |
| SVT USA |
1390 |
- |
- |
Number of seats and doors
| Modifications |
Number of seats |
Number of doors |
| LX USA |
5 |
4 |
| SE USA |
5 |
4 |
| Sport USA |
5 |
4 |
| SVT USA |
5 |
4 |
Volume of fuel tank
| Modifications |
Tank volume, l |
Type of fuel |
| LX USA |
55 |
AI-92. |
| SE USA |
55 |
AI-92. |
| Sport USA |
57 |
AI-92. |
| SVT USA |
55 |
AI-92. |
Fuel consumption
| Modifications |
In the city, l / 100 km |
On the highway, l / 100 km |
Average consumption, l / 100 km |
CO2 release, g / km |
Type of fuel |
| LX USA |
9.8 |
6.7 |
8.3 |
|
Petrol |
| SE USA |
9.8 |
6.7 |
8.3 |
|
Petrol |
| Sport USA |
11.8 |
8.1 |
10 |
|
Petrol |
| SVT USA |
11.8 |
8.1 |
10 |
|
Petrol |
Fuel consumption for optional transmission
| Modifications |
Transmission |
In the city, l / 100 km |
On the highway, l / 100 km |
Average consumption, l / 100 km |
| LX USA |
4-automatic transmission (overdrive) |
9.8 |
7.3 |
8.6 |
| SE USA |
4-automatic transmission (overdrive) |
9.8 |
7.3 |
8.6 |
| Sport USA |
4-automatic transmission (overdrive) |
11.8 |
8.4 |
10.1 |
