tire type FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G SVT Supplement Manual

SUSPENSION
²Front suspension: modified MacPherson strut design, lower A-arms,
coil springs, tube shock dampers, special 19 mm front stabilizer bar
²Rear suspension: independent, one lower trailing arm, two transverse
links, strut, coil spring, 18 mm rear stabilizer bar
²Passive rear-wheel steer: small amount designed into rear suspension
STEERING
TypePower assist, rack and pinion
Gear ratio14.5:1
Turns, lock to lock2.7
Turning diameter12.2 m (40 ft)
BRAKES
²The braking system on the SVT Contour is upgraded from the Contour
SE, providing improved performance and fade resistance to meet the
demands of the driving enthusiast.
²Swept area is 18% larger on front rotors.
Front27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers
Rear25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers
ABSBosch 4-channel, 4-sensor system
WHEELS AND TIRES
The SVT Contour uses a unique
5±spoke wheel that is now the
SVT-signature design for our family
of vehicles.
Tires215/50ZR16 BFG
G-Force T/A KDW
Wheels
SVT-Signature style, 16 in x 6.5 in cast aluminum 5-spoke wheels
Chassis
10