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Page 1: Table Of Contents
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright Table of contents... -
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family, and thank you for purchasing an SVT Contour. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe and pleasurable driving in your new SVT Contour. SVT strives for balance between... -
Page 3: Svt Contour Features
SVT Contour Features THE SVT CONTOUR... -
Page 4: Instrument Cluster
SVT Contour Features INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Unique white-faced gauges It is recommended to dim instrument panel lighting for improved dawn/dusk legibility. TRACTION CONTROL 70 80 90 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 x 1000 BRAKE PREMIUM FUEL ONLY CHECK ENGINE... - Page 5 SVT Contour Features SEATS Leather 10 way power seat Power lumbar support...
- Page 6 SVT Contour Features FRONT FASCIA Round fog lamps Unique upper and lower mesh grilles Ducting to improve the cooling system’s performance...
- Page 7 SVT Contour Features REAR AND SIDE Dual exhaust: 6.4 cm (2.5 inch) exhaust tips Rocker sill extensions (side) Jacking points are notches on rocker sill. Remove highlighted covers to access jacking points.
- Page 8 SVT Contour Features TIRES AND WHEELS Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1-GS, P205/55ZR-16, unidirectional tread pattern Wheels: 5 spoke 16 in x 6.5 in cast aluminum Unique SVT center caps Do not use snow chains Recommended tire pressure: 221 kPa (32 psi)
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Page 9: Fuel Recommendation
BRAKING SYSTEM Four channel, four sensor ABS system includes: Front disc: 27.79 cm (10.94 in) Rear disc: 25.10 cm (9.88 in) FUEL RECOMMENDATION 91 Octane or higher SVT Contour Features... -
Page 10: Svt Contour Towing
SVT Contour Towing 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. -
Page 11: Engine Compartment
SVT Contour Service Points 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... -
Page 12: Svt Contour Specifications
SVT Contour Specifications ENGINE Configuration Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Horsepower Torque Redline Specific output Valvetrain Intake valves Exhaust valves Fuel system Intake manifold Throttle body Air-mass sensor Exhaust manifolds Exhaust system Transversely mounted, 60-degree V6, cast aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft. - Page 13 TRANSAXLE Type: MTX-75 Final drive: 4.06:1 Gear Reverse SUSPENSION Front Rear STEERING Type Gear ratio Turns, lock to lock Turning diameter BRAKES Front Rear SVT Contour Specifications Ratio Speed (mph) 3.42 2.14 1.45 1.03 0.77 3.42 Macpherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar Independent Quadralink design, coil springs, tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar...
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Page 14: Wheels And Tires
SVT Contour Specifications WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels Tires DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (UNIQUE TO SVT) Wheelbase Length Height Width Track, f/r Head room f/r Leg room, f/r Curb weight Fuel tank Weight distribution, f/r PERFORMANCE (MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS) 0-48 km/h (0-30 mph) 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) 0-161 km/h (0-100 mph) Quarter mile... -
Page 15: Svt Owner Benefits
Provide SVT certificates of authenticity on request Fulfill literature requests Provide 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 . The SVT News... -
Page 16: Svt Contour Exterior Dimensions
SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 138.4 cm 54.5 in 270.5 cm 106.5 in 467.1 cm 183.9 in 175.5 cm 69.1 in...
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