The 1997 Ford Contour
Introduction
The 1997 Contour is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $13,460 USD in 1997.
Contour Dimensions
In 1997 the Contour has an overall length of 183.90 inches and a width of 69.10 inches. It sits a total of 54.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Contour a turning radius of 36.50 inches. It uses 185/70R14 tires with a wheelbase of 106.50 inches.
Drivetrain
The Contour comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2759 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine in the 1997 Contour is rated at 23 - 24 miles/gallon city and 32 - 33 miles/gallon highway out of a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Contour retails for $13,460 USD with a invoice price of $12,609 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tilt Steering. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Cassette Player, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Contour seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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