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1997 Ford Contour Base 4dr Sedan

1997 Ford Contour
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
24 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
89.4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2759
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
33
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.0L/121
Fuel System:
SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
125 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
130 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear:
Indep Quadralink
Front Tire Size:
P185/70R14
Rear Tire Size:
P185/70R14
Spare Tire Size:
T135/80D15
Front Wheel Size (in):
14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
14 x 5.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.5
Wheelbase (in):
106.5
Length, Overall (in):
183.9
Trunk Volume (ft³):
13.9
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
100
Engine Order Code:
993
Trans Order Code:
445
Trans Type:
5
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.45
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.46
Clutch Size (in):
9.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.84
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
590
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
7.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
48
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
45
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.79
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.63
Front Tire Order Code:
T72
Rear Tire Order Code:
T72
Spare Wheel Size (in):
15
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
14.52
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.78
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
38.4
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.24 x 0.94
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
8.0 x 1.5
Front Head Room (in):
39.0
Front Leg Room (in):
42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.9
Front Hip Room (in):
50.7
Second Head Room (in):
36.7
Second Leg Room (in):
34.4
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.3
Second Hip Room (in):
45.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
69.1
Height, Overall (in):
54.5
Track Width, Front (in):
59.2
Track Width, Rear (in):
58.5
Liftover Height (in):
25.8


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