What kind of car was the Ford Contour?
What kind of car was the Ford Contour?
It was the American rendition of Ford’s CDW27 world car program that resulted also in Contour’s twin, the first-generation Ford Mondeo made and sold elsewhere around the globe. The Contour also had a Mercury version called Mercury Mystique.
When did the Ford Contour SVT V6 come out?
In 1998, Ford restyled the Contour and added the SVT version, which utilized a specially tuned and modified version of the 2.5 L V6 that produced 195 hp and was only available with a 5-speed manual transmission, making the Contour SVT one of the hottest numbers in its class.
Which is bigger a Mondeo or a contour?
The Contour was slightly larger than the Tempo and was only available as a sedan. By contrast, the European Mondeo was also available as a hatchback and a wagon. Initially, three trim levels were available; a base GL, a more luxurious LX and a sporty SE trim.
Is the Ford SVT Contour a sports car?
As this video from The Smoking Tire reminds us, the SVT Contour was a credible sports sedan in its day, and it’s still fun now. The Contour SE’s 2.5-liter V6 was tuned by Ford’s Special Vehicle Team to produce 200 horsepower for the SVT and it was paired with a five-speed manual—no autos were available.
What kind of car is the Ford Contour?
The Ford Contour was a North American variant of the European Ford Mondeo sedan sold by Ford Motor Company.
What’s the difference between a focus and a contour?
The new Ford Focus has a larger interior and a smaller price than Contour. Contour comes only in conservative four-door styling. The sporty SVT version is more noticeable because of its front air dam, round fog lamps, side sill extensions and 16-inch aluminum wheels.
The Contour was slightly larger than the Tempo and was only available as a sedan. By contrast, the European Mondeo was also available as a hatchback and a wagon. Initially, three trim levels were available; a base GL, a more luxurious LX and a sporty SE trim.
