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Table of contents
Introduction 2
SVT Contour specific features 4
Engine/Transmission 7
Drivetrain 9
Chassis 10
Performance 11
Options, color and trim 12
Maintenance 13
Jacking points 14
Towing 15
A word about warranty coverage 16
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Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family and thank you for purchasing the Ford SVT Contour. We trust that our tremendous dedication to the automotive enthusiast’s total ownership experience will provide you with many miles of exhilarating, safe, and comfortable driving in your new SVT Contour. SVT strives for balance between powertrain and chassis, cornering prowess and long-distance comfort, always working to build cars in which no one system overwhelms or overs
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Introduction of the SVT philosophy is a deep commitment to skillful and enthusiastic driving. The ultimate goal of everyone at SVT and SVE is to create vehicles that speak to the needs and desires of the knowledgeable driving enthusiast. Every SVT vehicle produced has been designed and developed with four key virtues in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value. These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra since 1993, the original SVT Lightning from 1993 to 1995, the SVT Contour
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SVT Contour specific features SVT CONTOUR SPECIFIC FEATURES ² 2.5L DOHC 24V V-6 Engine — 200 horsepower/167 lb/ft torque ² 10.94” vented front brake rotors ² Bosch 4–channel, 4–sensor anti-lock braking system ² Heavy duty radiator core ² Extrude Honey polished upper intake manifold and cylinder heads ² Enhanced suspension tuning ² Unique front fascia with ducting to improve cooling system performance ² Round fog lamps ² Unique upper and lower mesh grilles ² Unique rear valance panel, rocker sill
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L A M SVT Contour specific features ² SVT-signature white-faced gauges 80 90 4 70 5 100 60 120 140 BRAKE 3 100 160 110 50 80 6 180 000123 12 0 2 40 60 200 130 220 30 40 7 1 240 140 20 20 0 0 0 0 260 150 EF 8 10 0 160 x 1000 MPH PREMIUM FUEL ONLY TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE ² Standard power 10–way driver’s seat with unique perforated leather ² Accentuated seat back and bottom lateral bolstering ² Additional rear seat bottom bolstering ² Standard leather: seating surfaces, steering wheel
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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 3 5 1. Forward and backward 2. Height of the entire seat 3. Height of the front of the seat 4. Height of the rear of the seat 2 4 6 Seatback 5. Seatback inclination Lumbar support 6. Lumbar support 6
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Engine/Transmission ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ² Horsepower — 200 hp @ 6 600 rpm ² Torque — 167 lb/ft at 5 500 rpm ² Redline — 6 750 rpm (fuel shut-off 7 000 rpm) ² Compression ratio — 10.0:1 ² Throttle body — 60 mm ² Mass air sensor — 70 mm ² Air filter assembly — large capacity, conical ² Upper intake manifold and cylinder heads — Extrude Honey polished ² Lower intake manifold — 32 mm ² Pistons — Unique design, aluminum-alloy ² Camshafts — special design intake and exhaust cams ² Flywheel weight — 18
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Engine/Transmission Item Description Configuration Transversely 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 Stroke 82.4 x 79.0 mm (3.24 x 3.11 in) Displacement 2 544 cc/155 cid Compression ratio 10.0:1 Horsepower (SAE net) 149 kW (200 hp) @ 6 600 rpm Torque 226 Nm (167 lb/ft @ 5 500 rpm) Redline 6 750 rpm (fuel shut-off at 7 000 rpm) Speci
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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. Item Description Transaxle 5-speed manual (MTX-75) Final drive 4.06:1 ratio Gear ratios Gear Ratio Speed 1st 3.42 56 km/h (35 mph) 2nd 2.14 90 km/h (56 mph) 3rd 1.45 132 km/h (82 mph)
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Chassis SUSPENSION ² Front suspension: modified MacPherson strut design, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shock dampers, special 19 mm front stabilizer bar ² Rear suspension: independent, one lower trailing arm, two transverse links, strut, coil spring, 18 mm rear stabilizer bar ² Passive rear-wheel steer: small amount designed into rear suspension STEERING Type Power assist, rack and pinion Gear ratio 14.5:1 Turns, lock to lock 2.7 Turning diameter 12.2 m (40 ft) BRAKES ² The braking system on
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Performance PERFORMANCE Item Description 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.9 seconds 400 meters (quarter mile) 15.7 seconds @ 141.6 km/h (88 mph) Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph) Braking, 100-0 km/h (60-0 mph) 40.8 meters (134 ft.) Slalom, 30.5 meter (100 ft.) 105.9 km/h (65.8 mph) gates Skid pad, 61 meter (200 ft.) 0.92 g 11
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Options, color and trim OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM ² Power moon roof ² CD player ² Smoker’s package ² Engine block heater Exterior: ² Black Clearcoat ² Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic ² Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic ² Amazon Green Clearcoat Metallic Interior: ² Midnight Blue Leather ² Medium Prairie Tan Leather 12
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Maintenance FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS Fluid capacities: Please refer to your Contour Owner’s Guide. Fuel recommendation: 91 Octane or higher 91 (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. 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 t
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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. Pull the cover down to remove. 14
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Towing WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. 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. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. When towing your SVT Contour with a wheel lift, follow the procedure described in
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A word about warranty coverage A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE The SVT Contour carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford Contour models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide. The SVT Contour or any SVT can be serviced under warranty at any 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 Gu
