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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2: Introduction
SVT Contour. If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST at 1–800–FORD-SVT (1–800–367–3788). - Page 3 SVT-specific line of apparel and accessories available through your SVT dealer. Contact the SVT team leader at the dealership for details and ordering information or call 1–800–FORD-SVT. To order direct, call 1–888–490–6837. The SVT Enthusiast, written and published by SVT Headquarters.
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Page 4: Svt Contour Specific Features
SVT Contour specific features SVT CONTOUR SPECIFIC FEATURES 2.5L DOHC 24V V-6 Engine — 200 horsepower/167 lb/ft torque 10.94” vented front brake rotors Bosch 4–channel, 4–sensor anti-lock braking system Heavy duty radiator core Extrude Hone polished upper intake manifold and cylinder heads Enhanced suspension tuning Unique front fascia with ducting to improve cooling system performance... - Page 5 SVT-signature white-faced gauges TRACTION CONTROL Standard power 10–way driver’s seat with unique perforated leather Accentuated seat back and bottom lateral bolstering Additional rear seat bottom bolstering Standard leather: seating surfaces, steering wheel, shifter knob, shifter boot, parking brake boot Unique texture door trim inserts SVT logo floormats, color-keyed SVT Contour specific features 70 80 90...
- Page 6 SVT Contour specific features ADJUSTING THE POWER DRIVER’S SEAT Move the relevant control in the respective direction to adjust the seat, seatback and lumbar as follows: Seat 1. Forward and backward 2. Height of the entire seat 3. Height of the front of the seat 4.
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Page 7: Engine/Transmission
Engine/Transmission ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Horsepower — 200 hp @ 6 600 rpm Torque — 167 lb/ft at 5 500 rpm Redline — 6 750 rpm (fuel shut-off 7 000 rpm) Compression ratio — 10.0:1 Throttle body — 60 mm Mass air sensor — 70 mm Air filter assembly —... - Page 8 Engine/Transmission Item Configuration Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Horsepower (SAE net) Torque Redline Specific output Valvetrain Fuel system Mass air sensor Throttle body Port throttles Exhaust manifolds Exhaust system Description Transversely mounted, 60-degree V6, cast aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft, crankshaft windage tray, lightened flywheel, structural...
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Page 9: Drivetrain
DRIVETRAIN The SVT Contour uses the MTX-75 5–speed manual transaxle with a short-throw shifter. This includes a shift-link design that offers smooth and accurate shifting. The clutch is a high performance special design. All transaxle gears and shafts run in needle bearings to reduce drivetrain friction. -
Page 10: Chassis
Chassis SUSPENSION Front suspension: modified MacPherson strut design, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shock dampers, special 19 mm front stabilizer bar Rear suspension: independent, one lower trailing arm, two transverse links, strut, coil spring, 18 mm rear stabilizer bar Passive rear-wheel steer: small amount designed into rear suspension STEERING Type Gear ratio... -
Page 11: Performance
PERFORMANCE Item 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 400 meters (quarter mile) Top speed Braking, 100-0 km/h (60-0 mph) 40.8 meters (134 ft.) Slalom, 30.5 meter (100 ft.) gates Skid pad, 61 meter (200 ft.) Performance Description 7.9 seconds 15.7 seconds @ 141.6 km/h (88 mph) 230 km/h (143 mph) 105.9 km/h (65.8 mph) -
Page 12: Options, Color And Trim
Options, color and trim OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM Power moon roof CD player Smoker’s package Engine block heater Exterior: Black Clearcoat Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic Amazon Green Clearcoat Metallic Interior: Midnight Blue Leather Medium Prairie Tan Leather... -
Page 13: Maintenance
Maintenance FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS Fluid capacities: Please refer to your Contour Owner’s Guide. Fuel recommendation: 91 Octane or higher (R+M)/2 METHOD 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. -
Page 14: Jacking Points
Jacking points JACKING POINTS (FOR USING SPARE TIRE) The SVT Contour has two jacking points on each side of the car to be utilized if it is necessary to change to your spare tire. To access the jacking points: 1. Squeeze inside and outside of the highlighted covers. 2. -
Page 15: Towing
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. -
Page 16: A Word About Warranty Coverage
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide. SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty coverage as follows: Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when: “The repairs are required because of abuse, misuse, racing, fire,...