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1998 Ford Contour

United StatesGasoline2WDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1998
Make
Ford
Model
Contour
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.5 V6
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
224 Nm (165 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,544 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,671 mm (183.9 in)
Width
1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Height
1,384 mm (54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,704 mm (106.5 in)
Curb weight
1,257 kg (2,771 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,250 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-40
  • 20W-50
    • Engine Configuration
    Bore
    82.3 mm (3.2 in)
    Stroke
    79.5 mm (3.1 in)
    Compression Ratio
    9.7 :1
    Engine Configuration
    V-Engine

    Transmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission
    • Automatic
    • Manual, 4
    • 5-speed

    Fuel

    General
    Tank Volume
    55 litres
    Fuel Consumption NEDC
    Combined
    9.6 litres / 100 km

    Dimensions & Weight

    Exterior

    Track, Front
    1,504 mm (59.2 in)
    Track, Rear
    1,486 mm (58.5 in)
    Ground Clearance
    120 mm (4.7 in)

    Weight

    Max Roof Load
    0 kg (0 lb)

    Exterior

    Chassis & Body

    Chassis
    Chassis
    Sedan

    Equipment

    Other Equipment
    Normal Roof
    Yes

    Rims & Tires

    Number of Bolts

    Interior

    Trunk

    Rear Trunk
    Yes
    Rear Trunk
    Volume
    255 litres

    Safety & Security

    Safety Testing

    IIHS
    Test Year
    1995
    Moderate Overlap Front
    Poor

    Other

    Car Classification

    American Classification
    Mid-Size Car
    British Classification
    Large Family Car
    Australian Classification
    Medium Car
    European Segment
    D-Segment
    Car.info Classification
    Large Family Car
    Ford emblem
    4 pcs
    Bolt Distance
    108
    Nut/Bolt Dimensions
    M12x1.5
    Central Bore (CB), front
    63.4
    Fastening Type
    Lug Nuts
    Contour
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    Sedan
    Variant
    Contour Sedan Generations2 of 2
    Year
    Powertrain
    Horsepower
    172 hp
    Drivetrain
    2WD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission
    Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed