General information
BrandFord
Model Contour
Generation Contour
Modification (Engine) 2.5 i V6 24V SVT (197 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2002 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h 108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 197 Hp @ 6625 rpm.
Power per litre 77.4 Hp/l
Torque 265 Nm @ 5625 rpm. 195.45 lb.-ft. @ 5625 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement 2544 cm3 155.24 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 82.4 mm 3.24 in.
Piston Stroke 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 395 l 13.95 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4670 mm 183.86 in.
Width 1755 mm 69.09 in.
Height 1385 mm 54.53 in.
Wheelbase 2710 mm 106.69 in.
Front track 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 ZR 16