Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp) /Sedan 1996 - 2002/

What is the body type of Ford Contour?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)?

9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

What is the power output of Ford Contour Sedan 1996 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 224 Nm
165 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Contour Sedan 1996 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)?

2.5 l
2539 cm³
154.94 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Ford 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Ford Contour Sedan 1996 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 Ford Contour Sedan?

4671 mm
183.9 in.

What is the width of 1996 Ford Contour Sedan?

1755 mm
69.09 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)?

1257 kg
2771 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Ford Contour Sedan?

255 l
9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Contour

Generation

Contour

Modification (Engine)

2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

2002

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

7.4 kg/Hp, 135.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 178.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 6250 rpm.

Power per litre

67 Hp/l

Torque

224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 165 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Duratec

Engine displacement

2539 cm³ 154.94 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

82.3 mm 3.24 in.

Piston Stroke

79.5 mm 3.13 in.

Compression ratio

9.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.6 l 10.14 US qt | 8.45 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1257 kg 2771 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

255 l 9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4671 mm 183.9 in.

Width

1755 mm 69.09 in.

Height

1384 mm 54.49 in.

Wheelbase

2704 mm 106.46 in.

Front track

1504 mm 59.21 in.

Rear (Back) track

1486 mm 58.5 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

185/70 R14 S

Specs of Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002/