2000 FORD CONTOUR sensor

SVT CONTOUR SPECIFIC FEATURES
²2.5L DOHC 24V V-6 Engine Ð 200 horsepower/167 lb/ft torque
²10.94º vented front brake rotors
²Bosch 4±channel, 4±sensor anti-lock braking system
²Heavy duty radiator core
²Extrude Honeypolished upper intake manifold and cylinder heads
²Enhanced suspension tuning
²Unique front fascia with ducting to improve cooling system
performance
²Round fog lamps
²Unique upper and lower mesh grilles
²Unique rear valance panel, rocker sill extensions, mesh grille, stainless
steel exhaust tips
²Unique wheels and tires
SVT Contour specific features
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ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
²Horsepower Ð 200 hp @ 6 600 rpm
²Torque Ð 167 lb/ft at 5 500 rpm
²Redline Ð 6 750 rpm (fuel shut-off 7 000 rpm)
²Compression ratio Ð 10.0:1
²Throttle body Ð 60 mm
²Mass air sensor Ð 70 mm
²Air filter assembly Ð large capacity, conical
²Upper intake manifold and cylinder heads Ð Extrude Honeypolished
²Lower intake manifold Ð 32 mm
²Pistons Ð Unique design, aluminum-alloy
²Camshafts Ð special design intake and exhaust cams
²Flywheel weight Ð 18 lbs
²Fuel injectors Ð 19 lbs/hour
²Oil cooler Ð block mounted, water-to-oil cooler
²Engine cooling Ð heavy duty radiator core
²Exhaust Ð Quasi-dual exhaust
²Transaxle Ð MTX-75 5±speed with high performance clutch
Engine/Transmission
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Item Description
ConfigurationTransversely mounted, 60-degree
V6, cast aluminum block and
heads, iron cylinder liners, fully
counterweighted forged
crankshaft, crankshaft windage
tray, lightened flywheel, structural
aluminum-alloy oil pan
Bore x Stroke82.4 x 79.0 mm (3.24 x 3.11 in)
Displacement2 544 cc/155 cid
Compression ratio10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net)149 kW (200 hp) @ 6 600 rpm
Torque226 Nm (167 lb/ft @ 5 500 rpm)
Redline6 750 rpm (fuel shut-off at
7 000 rpm)
Specific output78.6 hp per liter
ValvetrainDual overhead chain-driven cams,
roller finger followers with
hydraulic lash adjustment,
ovate-wire valve springs, four
valves per cylinder. The Extrude
Honeyprocess is used on the
primary and secondary ports
Fuel systemSequential electronic fuel injection,
19 lb/hr injectors, 379 kPa (55 psi)
Mass air sensor70 mm (2.76 in) diameter
Throttle body60 mm (2.36 in) diameter bore
Port throttlesElectronically actuated 32 mm
(1.26 in) diameter bore-open at
3 250 rpm
Exhaust manifoldsSteel tube clamshell design
Exhaust system57 mm (2.25 in) diameter with
63.5 mm (2.50 in) polished
stainless steel tips
Engine/Transmission
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SUSPENSION
²Front suspension: modified MacPherson strut design, lower A-arms,
coil springs, tube shock dampers, special 19 mm front stabilizer bar
²Rear suspension: independent, one lower trailing arm, two transverse
links, strut, coil spring, 18 mm rear stabilizer bar
²Passive rear-wheel steer: small amount designed into rear suspension
STEERING
TypePower assist, rack and pinion
Gear ratio14.5:1
Turns, lock to lock2.7
Turning diameter12.2 m (40 ft)
BRAKES
²The braking system on the SVT Contour is upgraded from the Contour
SE, providing improved performance and fade resistance to meet the
demands of the driving enthusiast.
²Swept area is 18% larger on front rotors.
Front27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers
Rear25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers
ABSBosch 4-channel, 4-sensor system
WHEELS AND TIRES
The SVT Contour uses a unique
5±spoke wheel that is now the
SVT-signature design for our family
of vehicles.
Tires215/50ZR16 BFG
G-Force T/A KDW
Wheels
SVT-Signature style, 16 in x 6.5 in cast aluminum 5-spoke wheels
Chassis
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FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
Fluid capacities:
Please refer to your Contour Owner's Guide.
Fuel recommendation:
91 Octane or higher
Regular fuel can be used in the SVT Contour without damaging
engine components. The knock sensor will adjust the engine
calibration to accomodate regular unleaded fuel. This may result in
a degradation of engine performance.
SYNTHETIC FLUIDS
There are no synthetic fluids or break-in fluids in your SVT Contour
when it leaves the factory. Note that SVT does not make
recommendations about the use of synthetic oils in your vehicle. Should
you decide to use synthetic engine oil, we recommend you allow 4 000 to
6 000 miles (6 500 km to 9 600 km) in order to assure complete break-in
before switching to synthetic oil.
MAINTENANCE AND BREAK-IN
For complete maintenance and break-in procedure information, please
refer to your Contour Owner's Guide.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
Maintenance
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