The 1998 Ford Contour is a four-door compact sedan. The Contour was marketed by the Ford Motor Company from 1995 to 2000, lasting only one generation, For the 1998 model year, the base GL model of the Contour was dropped, and a high-performance SVT model was introduced. Changes were also made to existing Contour models.
Model and Production
The Ford Contour replaced the Ford Tempo, and was restyled for 1998. Changes were made to front-end styling and taillights. The rear seat was also redesigned to increase passenger space. The base GL model was discontinued for 1998, and a higher-performance SVT model was introduced. Halfway through production of the SVT model, changes were implemented; there are differences between those produced early in 1998 and later on in the year. The SVT has new bodywork and seats, larger wheels with higher-performance tires, a retuned suspension and upgraded brakes.
Trim Levels
The 1998 Ford Contour is available in three trim levels. Consumers can choose from the LX sedan, SE sedan and SVT sedan. All models are four-door and have front-wheel drive.
Engine
Both LX and SE models are equipped with a 2.0-liter I-4 engine with 125 hp at 5,500 rpm and 127 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm. This engine has an 84.8-millimeter bore, 88-millimeter stroke and a 9.6 compression ratio. The SVT model has a 2.5-liter V-6 engine with 195 hp at 6,625 rpm and 165 foot-pounds of torque at 5,625 rpm. Both engines use a multi-point fuel-injection system.
Dimensions
All of the 1998 Ford Contour sedans are 184.6 inches long, 54.4 inches high and 69.1 inches wide. The gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR is 4,200 pounds on a 106.5-inch wheelbase.
Other Specs
Average fuel economy for LX and SE sedans is 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Fuel economy for the SVT model is 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The fuel tank on all models holds 55 liters of unleaded fuel. A five-speed manual overdrive transmission is standard on all models, while a four-speed automatic transmission is optional. Four-wheel ABS is standard on SVT models.
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