White95DodgeRam said:
and ive been wanting to ask....whats the difference between the svt contour and the regular contour....my dads contour (2.0L DOHC w/ ztek) is SLOW to say the least......
The SVTs were only made from 1998-2000. Sparkie is right in that they have a 2.5 V6. Some guys put in 3L Duratec V6s and run them naturally aspirated or they might use forced induction. It is by no stretch of the imagination a "drag car" in being that in stock form they will run ~15s, but they sure are a blast to drive in that they handle so well.
Here are some of unique features of the SVT,
This is lifted from the 99 model year owners guide supplement:
-larger front brakes, 10.94" vented front rotors
-bosch 4 channel, 4 sensor antilock braking system
-enhanced suspension, 19 mm front stabilizer and 18 mm rear stabilzer
-unique front and rear bumper covers
-round foglamps
-unique mesh grills
-unique rear valance panel, rocker sill extentions, mesh grill and stainless muffler tips
-unique wheels
-special seats front and rear with extra bolstering
-unique texture door trim inserts
-svt gauges
Engine:
-hp=195 for 98 and 200 @6700rpm for 99/00
-torque=167 lb/ft @5625
-redline=6750 soft and 7000 hard
-10.0:1 compression ratio, increased in 2k to i don't remember what
-throttle body=60mm
-70 mm mass air sensor
-large conical airfilter
-heavy duty radiator
-extrude honed uim and heads
-32 mm lim
-special cams and pistons
-18 lbs flywheel
-19 lbs/hr fuel injectors
-block mounted water to oil oil cooler
-quasi dual exhaust
-special clutch
If your interested you can check out
www.contour.org