fuel FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G SVT Supplement Manual

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
²Unique white-faced gauges
²It is recommended to dim
instrument panel lighting for
improved dawn/dusk legibility.
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MPH
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EF
PREMIUM FUEL ONLY
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x 1000
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NORMAL
BRAKE
O/D
OFF TRACTION
CONTROLCHECK
ENGINE
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BRAKING SYSTEM
Four channel, four sensor ABS
system includes:
²Front disc: 27.79 cm (10.94 in)
²Rear disc: 25.10 cm (9.88 in)
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
91 Octane or higher
91
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ENGINE
ConfigurationTransversely mounted, 60-degree V6, cast
aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder
liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft.
Bore x Stroke3.24 in (8.23 cm) x 3.11 in (7.90 cm)
Displacement2,544 cc / 155 cid
Compression ratio10.0:1
Horsepower145 kW @ 6,625 rpm
(195 HP @ 6,625 rpm)
Torque224 Nm @ 5,625 rpm
(165 ft-lb @5,625 rpm)
Redline6,750 rpm (fuel shut-off at 7,000 rpm)
Specific output77 HP per litre
ValvetrainDual overhead chain-driven cams, roller finger
followers with hydraulic lash adjustment,
ovate-wire valve springs, four valves per
cylinder.
Intake valves2 per cylinder, 32 mm head diameter
Exhaust valves2 per cylinder, 26 mm head diameter
Fuel systemSequential electronic fuel injection, 19 lb/hr.
injectors, 379 kPa (55 psi)
Intake manifoldUnique airflow-tuned upper intake, cast
aluminum plenum chamber, extrude-hone
internal surfaces
Throttle body6.0 cm (2.36 in) bore
Air-mass sensor7.0 cm (2.75 in) diameter
Exhaust manifoldsSteel tube (clamshell design)
Exhaust system5.72 cm (2.25 in), stainless steel,
6.35 cm (2.5 in) polished stainless steel tips
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WHEELS AND TIRES
WheelsCast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke,
16 x 6.5 in
TiresGoodyear Eagle F1±GS , P205/55ZR-16,
unidirectional tread pattern
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
(UNIQUE TO SVT)
Wheelbase270.5 cm (106.5 in)
Length467.1 cm (183.9 in)
Height138.4 cm (54.5 in)
Width175.5 cm (69.1 in)
Track, f/r150.4 cm / 148.6 cm
(59.2 in / 58.5 in)
Head room f/r99.1 cm / 93.2 cm
(39.0 in / 36.7 in)
Leg room, f/r109.2 cm / 87.4 cm
(43.0 in / 34.4 in)
Curb weight1,392 kg (3 068 lbs)
Fuel tank54.8 litres (14.5 gallons)
Weight distribution, f/r63% / 37%
PERFORMANCE
(MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS)
0-48 km/h (0-30 mph) 2.9 seconds
0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.9 seconds
0-161 km/h (0-100 mph) 21.2 seconds
Quarter mile 15.7 seconds @
142 km/h (88 mph)
Top Speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
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