2000 SVT CONTOUR
With Ford deciding to cancel production of the Contour model for sale in the USA after the 2000 model year, 2000 became the final year for the SVT Contour. The car still enjoys an enthusiast following today.
VEHICLE:
Contour
YEAR:
2000
| Type | 60-degree, DOHC, 24-valve V-6 |
| Displacement | 2.5L / 155 CID |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6600 rpm |
| Torque | 169 lbs.-ft. @ 5500 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 82.4mm x 79mm |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Front | MacPherson strut, lower A-arm, coil spring |
| Rear | Multi-link type, strut, with one lower trailing arm |
| Front | 10.94 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper |
| Rear | 9.88 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper |
| ABS | Four channel, four sensor system |
| Wheels | 16 x 6.5 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum |
| Tires | BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 215/50ZR-16 |
| 0 to 60 mph | 7.6 seconds |
| 60 to 0 mph | 134 feet |
| Quarter-Mile/ET | 15.6 seconds @ 89.4 MPH |
| Model Year | Total Produced: 2,150
- Black - 832
- Silver - 725
- Red - 386
- Green - 207 |
Engine
| Type | 60-degree, DOHC, 24-valve V-6 |
| Displacement | 2.5L / 155 CID |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6600 rpm |
| Torque | 169 lbs.-ft. @ 5500 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 82.4mm x 79mm |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
Suspension
| Front | MacPherson strut, lower A-arm, coil spring |
| Rear | Multi-link type, strut, with one lower trailing arm |
Brakes
| Front | 10.94 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper |
| Rear | 9.88 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper |
| ABS | Four channel, four sensor system |
Wheels
| Wheels | 16 x 6.5 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum |
| Tires | BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 215/50ZR-16 |
Performance
| 0 to 60 mph | 7.6 seconds |
| 60 to 0 mph | 134 feet |
| Quarter-Mile/ET | 15.6 seconds @ 89.4 MPH |
Production
| Model Year | Total Produced: 2,150
- Black - 832
- Silver - 725
- Red - 386
- Green - 207 |