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BRAKING SYSTEM
Four channel, four sensor ABS
system includes:
²Front disc: 27.79 cm (10.94 in)
²Rear disc: 25.10 cm (9.88 in)
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
91 Octane or higher
91
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WRECKER TOWING
When towing your SVT Contour
with a wheel lift, follow the
procedure described in your
Owner's Guide.
When towing your SVT Contour
with flatbed equipment, you must
place a block under the tongue of
the inclined flatbed to decrease
the angle of ascent and descent.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in damage to the
vehicle's front fascia and tailpipes.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Battery
9. Fuse box
2
1
345
8976
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ENGINE
ConfigurationTransversely mounted, 60-degree V6, cast
aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder
liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft.
Bore x Stroke3.24 in (8.23 cm) x 3.11 in (7.90 cm)
Displacement2,544 cc / 155 cid
Compression ratio10.0:1
Horsepower145 kW @ 6,625 rpm
(195 HP @ 6,625 rpm)
Torque224 Nm @ 5,625 rpm
(165 ft-lb @5,625 rpm)
Redline6,750 rpm (fuel shut-off at 7,000 rpm)
Specific output77 HP per litre
ValvetrainDual overhead chain-driven cams, roller finger
followers with hydraulic lash adjustment,
ovate-wire valve springs, four valves per
cylinder.
Intake valves2 per cylinder, 32 mm head diameter
Exhaust valves2 per cylinder, 26 mm head diameter
Fuel systemSequential electronic fuel injection, 19 lb/hr.
injectors, 379 kPa (55 psi)
Intake manifoldUnique airflow-tuned upper intake, cast
aluminum plenum chamber, extrude-hone
internal surfaces
Throttle body6.0 cm (2.36 in) bore
Air-mass sensor7.0 cm (2.75 in) diameter
Exhaust manifoldsSteel tube (clamshell design)
Exhaust system5.72 cm (2.25 in), stainless steel,
6.35 cm (2.5 in) polished stainless steel tips
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TRANSAXLE
Type: MTX-75
Final drive: 4.06:1
Gear Ratio Speed (mph) Speed (km/h)
1st 3.42 35 56
2nd 2.14 56 90
3rd 1.45 82 132
4th 1.03 117 188
5th 0.77 143 230
Reverse 3.42 - -
SUSPENSION
FrontMacpherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
RearIndependent Quadralink design, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
STEERING
TypePower assist, rack and pinion
Gear ratio14.5:1
Turns, lock to lock2.7
Turning diameter12.2 m (40 ft)
BRAKES
Front27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
Rear25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
ABS4-channel, 4-sensor system
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WHEELS AND TIRES
WheelsCast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke,
16 x 6.5 in
TiresGoodyear Eagle F1±GS , P205/55ZR-16,
unidirectional tread pattern
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
(UNIQUE TO SVT)
Wheelbase270.5 cm (106.5 in)
Length467.1 cm (183.9 in)
Height138.4 cm (54.5 in)
Width175.5 cm (69.1 in)
Track, f/r150.4 cm / 148.6 cm
(59.2 in / 58.5 in)
Head room f/r99.1 cm / 93.2 cm
(39.0 in / 36.7 in)
Leg room, f/r109.2 cm / 87.4 cm
(43.0 in / 34.4 in)
Curb weight1,392 kg (3 068 lbs)
Fuel tank54.8 litres (14.5 gallons)
Weight distribution, f/r63% / 37%
PERFORMANCE
(MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS)
0-48 km/h (0-30 mph) 2.9 seconds
0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.9 seconds
0-161 km/h (0-100 mph) 21.2 seconds
Quarter mile 15.7 seconds @
142 km/h (88 mph)
Top Speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
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1±800±FORD-SVT
(1±800±367±3788)
This line is staffed by SVT
representatives who are available
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time)
Monday-Friday to:
²Answer questions on your
vehicle
²Provide SVT certificates of
authenticity on request
²Fulfill literature requests
²Provide referrals to SVT
certified Ford dealers
SVT NEWS
Owners of SVT vehicles are eligible
and may elect to receive, free of
charge, the official SVT newsletter,
SVT News. TheSVT News
features articles on a variety of
different topics related to SVT and
our vehicles.
SVT DISCOUNT AT BOB
BONDURANT DRIVING SCHOOL
Being an owner of an SVT vehicle
entitles you to a 20% discount at
the Bob Bondurant school of
high-performance driving in
Phoenix, Arizona.
SVT PERSONAL ACCESSORIES
SVT has an apparel line that you
can purchase through your local
SVT certified dealer or call
1±888±490±6873.
SVT Owner Benefits
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SVT
270.5 cm
106.5 in
175.5 cm
69.1 in
138.4 cm
54.5 in
467.1 cm
183.9 in
SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions
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