2001 Ford SVT Contour 4Dr
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Configuration Transversely mounted, 60-degree V6, cast aluminum block and heads, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft
Bore x Stroke 82.4mm x 79.0mm
Displacement 2,496cc/152cid
Compression ratio 10.25:1
Horsepower 200 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Torque 169 lb/ft @ 5,500 rpm
Redline 6,750 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 7,000 rpm)
Specific output 80.1 hp/liter
Valvetrain Double overhead cams (hollow camshafts), chain drive, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, beehive valve springs, four valves per cylinder, special smoothing processes applied to primary and secondary intake ports.
Intake valves 2 per cylinder, 32mm head diameter
Exhaust valves 2 per cylinder, 26mm head diameter
Fuel system Sequential electronic fuel injection
Intake manifold Airflow-tuned upper intake, cast aluminum plenum chamber, special smoothing process applied to internal surfaces
Throttle body 60mm bore throttle body
Air-mass sensor 70mm diameter
Port throttles Electronically actuated 34mm port throttles open to secondary intake valves at 3,400 rpm
Exhaust manifolds Steel tube (clamshell design)
Exhaust system 2.25-in. (57mm), stainless steel, 2.5-in. (63.5mm) polished stainless steel tips

 
Transaxle Five-speed manual, short-throw shifter
Gear Ratio Speed
1st 3.42 35 mph (56 kph)
2nd 2.14 56 (90)
3rd 1.45 82 (132)
4th 1.03 117 (188)
5th 0.77 143 (230)
Reverse 3.42
Final drive 4.06:1  

 
Front MacPherson strut, lower A-arm, coil spring, 19mm stabilizer bar
Rear Multi-link type, strut, one lower trailing arm, two transverse links, coil spring, 18mm stabilizer bar

 
Type Rack and pinion, power assist
Gear ratio 14.5:1 (on center)
Turns, lock to lock 2.7
Turning diameter 40.0 ft. (12.1 meters)

 
Front 10.94 in. (278mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
Rear 9.88 in. (251mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS Four-channel, four-sensor system

 
Wheels Cast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke, 16 x 6.5 in. (406mm x 165mm)
Tires BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW, 215/50ZR-16, unidirectional tread pattern

 
  • Supplemental restraint system: Driver- and passenger-side airbag. Always wear your safety belt, and secure children in the rear seat
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • SecuriLockTM passive anti-theft system
  • Front Articulated sport seats (10-way power for driver with power lumbar support) with leather trim and vinyl head restraint
  • SVT white-faced gauge cluster
  • SVT suspension tuning • Air-conditioning/manual control
  • Premium electronic AM/FM stereo cassette
  • Power Equipment Group: Dual electric remote control mirrors, power side windows, power door locks, power antenna
  • Rear window defroster
  • Speed control
  • Front floor mats
  • Dual illuminated visor mirrors
  • Remote keyless illuminated entry

OPTIONS

  • Electronic AM/FM stereo with compact disc player
  • Power moonroof with sliding sunshade
  • Rear Spoiler

 
Exterior Black Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Prairie Tan, Midnight Blue, perforated leather seating surfaces

 
Wheelbase 106.5 in. (2,705mm)
Length 183.9 in. (4,671mm)
Height 54.5 in. (1,384mm)
Width 69.1 in. (1,755mm)
Track, F/R 59.2 in./58.5 in. (1,504mm/1,486mm)
Head Room, F/R 39.0in./35.0in (991mm/889mm)
Leg Room, F/R 43.0 in./25.0 in. (1,092mm/635mm)
Curb Weight 3,126 lbs. (1,419 kg)
Fuel Tank 14.5 gal. (54.8 liters)
Weight Distribution, F/R 63%/37%

 
0-60 mph 7.6 seconds
0-100 mph 21.2 seconds
0-100 kph 8.1 seconds
Quarter mile 15.6 seconds @ 89.4 mph
Top speed 143 mph (230 kph)
Braking, 60-0 mph 134 ft.
Braking, 100-0 mph 369 ft.
Slalom, 100 ft. gates 65.8 mph
200 ft. skidpad 0.90g

Horsepower and torque numbers are the mean of test results generated according to Society of Automotive Engineers Standard J1349.

Performance data are generated according to procedure R-403. Observed data are corrected to standard ambient conditions. Vehicle weight is corrected to production curb weight plus 300 pounds.

Many factors may affect vehicle performance.