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Table of contents
Introduction 2
SVT Contour Features 3
SVT Contour Towing 10
SVT Contour Service Points 11
SVT Contour Specifications 12
SVT Owner Benefits 15
SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 16
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Introduction
Welcome to the Ford Special
Vehicle Team family, and thank you
for purchasing an SVT Contour. We
trust that you will enjoy many
years of safe and pleasurable
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 overshadows any other. In the
SVT Contour, that philosophy is
carried forward by enhancing the
character and performance of the
already exceptional Ford Duratec
twin-cam V6 engine as well as
significant interior, exterior and
chassis refinements.
This supplement compliments your
Contour Owner’s Guide and
provides information specific to the
SVT Contour. By referring to the
pages listed in this supplement,
you can identify those features,
recommendations and
specifications unique to your new
SVT Contour.
If you have any questions or
concerns, please call us at the
Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST at
1–800–FORD-SVT
(1–800–367–3788).
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THE SVT CONTOUR
SVT Contour Features
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SVT Contour Features
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
• Unique white-faced gauges
• It is recommended to dim
instrument panel lighting for
improved dawn/dusk legibility.
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TRACTION
CONTROL
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CHECK
ENGINE
BRAKE
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140
EF
PREMIUM FUEL ONLY
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SEATS
• Leather
• 10 way power seat
• Power lumbar support
SVT Contour Features
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SVT Contour Features
FRONT FASCIA
• Round fog lamps
• Unique upper and lower mesh
grilles
• Ducting to improve the cooling
system’s performance
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REAR AND SIDE
• Dual exhaust: 6.4 cm (2.5 inch)
exhaust tips
• Rocker sill extensions (side)
• Jacking points are notches on
rocker sill. Remove highlighted
covers to access jacking points.
SVT Contour Features
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SVT Contour Features
TIRES AND WHEELS
• Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1-GS,
P205/55ZR-16, unidirectional
tread pattern
• Wheels: 5 spoke 16 in x 6.5 in
cast aluminum
• Unique SVT center caps
• Do not use snow chains
• Recommended tire pressure:
221 kPa (32 psi)
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BRAKING SYSTEM
Four channel, four sensor ABS
system includes:
• Front disc: 27.79 cm (10.94 in)
• Rear disc: 25.10 cm (9.88 in)
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
91 Octane or higher
SVT Contour Features
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SVT Contour Towing
WRECKER TOWING
When towing your SVT Contour
with a wheel lift, follow the
procedure described in your
Owner’s Guide.
When towing your SVT Contour
with flatbed equipment, you must
place a block under the tongue of
the inclined flatbed to decrease
the angle of ascent and descent.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in damage to the
vehicle’s front fascia and tailpipes.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
SVT Contour Service Points
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Battery
9. Fuse box
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SVT Contour Specifications
ENGINE
Transversely mounted, 60-degree V6, cast
Configuration
Bore x Stroke 3.24 in (8.23 cm) x 3.11 in (7.90 cm)
Displacement 2,544 cc / 155 cid
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower
Torque
Redline 6,750 rpm (fuel shut-off at 7,000 rpm)
Specific output 77 HP per litre
Valvetrain
Intake valves 2 per cylinder, 32 mm head diameter
Exhaust valves 2 per cylinder, 26 mm head diameter
Fuel system
Intake manifold
Throttle body 6.0 cm (2.36 in) bore
Air-mass sensor 7.0 cm (2.75 in) diameter
Exhaust manifolds Steel tube (clamshell design)
Exhaust system
aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder
liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft.
145 kW @ 6,625 rpm
(195 HP @ 6,625 rpm)
224 Nm @ 5,625 rpm
(165 ft-lb @5,625 rpm)
Dual overhead chain-driven cams, roller finger
followers with hydraulic lash adjustment,
ovate-wire valve springs, four valves per
cylinder.
Sequential electronic fuel injection, 19 lb/hr.
injectors, 379 kPa (55 psi)
Unique airflow-tuned upper intake, cast
aluminum plenum chamber, extrude-hone
internal surfaces
5.72 cm (2.25 in), stainless steel,
6.35 cm (2.5 in) polished stainless steel tips
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SVT Contour Specifications
TRANSAXLE
Type: MTX-75
Final drive: 4.06:1
Gear Ratio Speed (mph) Speed (km/h)
1st 3.42 35 56
2nd 2.14 56 90
3rd 1.45 82 132
4th 1.03 117 188
5th 0.77 143 230
Reverse 3.42 - -
SUSPENSION
Front
Rear
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
Front
Rear
ABS 4-channel, 4-sensor system
Macpherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
Independent Quadralink design, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
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SVT Contour Specifications
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels
Tires
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
(UNIQUE TO SVT)
Wheelbase 270.5 cm (106.5 in)
Length 467.1 cm (183.9 in)
Height 138.4 cm (54.5 in)
Width 175.5 cm (69.1 in)
Track, f/r 150.4 cm / 148.6 cm
Head room f/r 99.1 cm / 93.2 cm
Leg room, f/r 109.2 cm / 87.4 cm
Curb weight 1,392 kg (3 068 lbs)
Fuel tank 54.8 litres (14.5 gallons)
Weight distribution, f/r 63% / 37%
PERFORMANCE
(MANUFACTURER’S
SPECIFICATIONS)
Cast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke,
16 x 6.5 in
Goodyear Eagle F1–GS , P205/55ZR-16,
unidirectional tread pattern
(59.2 in / 58.5 in)
(39.0 in / 36.7 in)
(43.0 in / 34.4 in)
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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1–800–FORD-SVT
(1–800–367–3788)
This line is staffed by SVT
representatives who are available
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time)
Monday-Friday to:
• Answer questions on your
vehicle
• Provide SVT certificates of
authenticity on request
• Fulfill literature requests
• Provide referrals to SVT
certified Ford dealers
SVT NEWS
Owners of SVT vehicles are eligible
and may elect to receive, free of
charge, the official SVT newsletter,
SVT News . The SVT News
features articles on a variety of
different topics related to SVT and
our vehicles.
SVT Owner Benefits
SVT DISCOUNT AT BOB
BONDURANT DRIVING SCHOOL
Being an owner of an SVT vehicle
entitles you to a 20% discount at
the Bob Bondurant school of
high-performance driving in
Phoenix, Arizona.
SVT PERSONAL ACCESSORIES
SVT has an apparel line that you
can purchase through your local
SVT certified dealer or call
1–888–490–6873.
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SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions
270.5 cm
106.5 in
467.1 cm
183.9 in
16
138.4 cm
54.5 in
SVT
175.5 cm
69.1 in
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