I have a 1998 1st year model. It has 46,000 miles and I bought it new. I still love the car. Fun, handles great, engine is incredibly smooth. What a little sweetheart!
Oh and btw, the Contour was replaced by the Fusion (not the Fiesta). Also in Europe the car was called the Mondeo and they have a ST200 which was very similar to the Contour SVT.
I bought mine brand new off the showroom floor in '98. That was a fun car to drive. Had it about 4 years and sold it cause the wife couldn't drive a manual. I often miss that car.
Nice stuff dude, i own the European version of this car, the Mondeo st200. These really nice and rare cars are dying off fast, and i love people giving them some love. Big up, continue your good work brah.
It sucks that they start disintegrating so bad. I had a 99 Zx2 S/R and a 2000 SVT Contour and the rust ate them both alive. They were fun cars forsure, although not very quick esp by todays standards. But for 20 years ago they were good.
It's a tuned version of the 2.5 liter duratec v6 of the Contour v6. It received a lot of praise and amazing reviews when it came out. They also made the SVT Focus. The SVT Contour and SVT Focus were both the american version of the MONDEO ST200 and Focus ST170. Which are the same cars but with different bumpers and trims. Both of those were developed in Europe. The Fusion replaced the Contour. The Contour did not replace the Fiesta. The Contour is the Mondeo in Europe which is a mid-size sedan.
Sebiii, it shares the same platform, CDW27, as the Mondeo. The front looks extraordinarily similar, but there are subtle differences which make front end cosmetic parts not quite interchangeable between a Mondeo and a Contour without some modifications. But you are spot on with your comparison of the two models.
I have this exact same car and I can say two things One: for a 90s 4 door it's seriously fun Two: your mechanic and wallet will hate you Three. These like to spin bearings so be careful when Purchasing one And the transmission in these is a little weak so don't thrash it
The SVT contour has the same engine size as a normal V6 contour. Its not the same exact engine but the SVT is not sporting a larger engine than the SE V6 contour....
I used to have a 1998 Ford Contour SE in mid October 1999-late May 2005. It was a good 1st car. I was 29 years old when I first got the car. I even gotten my driver’s license in mid December 1999.
Today, all cars come factory with some kind of front/rear spoiler, rims and skirts to an extent. For It's time thou, (98-2000 I think) the SVT was one of the few cars that you didn't need to add any external kits on. It just needed lowering.
I have owned 2 of these, at the time they came out BF goodrich made a SPECIAL tire just for the SVT contour, and it held the title as 3rd most power per liter, car in the world (behind hondas f20 and porsches boxtser. Amazing canyon carving roads.. I have chased quiet a few ST foci' down back roads and cars in MUCH better class,, But hands down one of the coolest, best performace based sleepers per dollar u can buy.. Just change the Diff when u buy it, they break on stock power. Dare we talk about how fucking rare it was in the 90's for ford to make a car STICK SHIFT ONLY...ALL svt contours are stick.. and thank god they are #save the manuals Check my channel I have plenty of pics/vids. including my engine all taken out of My personal SVT contour. The rare factor, and V6 sound through factory stainless exhaust is just epic, VERY few cars of this era handled this well or were this quick, these SVT Contours will do 145mph, out of the box... ask me how I know.
There is literally only 1 automatic real SVT and it was swapped because of handicap reasons. I can't see a manufacter ever releasing a manual only car again, so dope.
Mine handled well but IMO my Eclipse GSX handled better & my Merc Cougar V6 handled at least as well. Those 2 cars are both lower to the ground; especially the seating position. The SVT was quite a bit more comfortable though.
I sorta miss mine, super clean green on tan int. Sounded great, handled even better, and I've... heard they're an easy 140 ;) A Ford mechanic bought mine. Not a torque machine tho.
Owned E1 5480 for 7 years. HMS trans. Quaife diff. Subframe connectors strut Tower bar. I loved it. It was stiff it handled corners. I mean it was made to be a track car
Great review! I think mid 90s fords until 2009 could either be hit or miss but this one sure is good! In 2010 ford really stepped up there game with the eco boost and coyote engines
i was enjoying your review up until you said the contour/ mystique line was replaced by the fiesta wich is so not true . the contour is more or less still around today ,in the u.s. it carried on as the fusion while in europe it is known as the mondeo , this model line over its life span has gone from compact to firmly mid-size . the fiesta on the other hand has always been a subcompact . comment or leave me a msg. if you would like further info on either.
I remember once seeing a Contour SVT go from zero to holyshit from a stoplight launch next to me. I was not racing him, he was just showing off. I was blown away... was not expecting that from such a plain looking vehicle.
And the car is a European designed car & apart from some old Rolls Royces & old Bentleys,I don't know any European cars with foot pedal parking/emergency brakes! European cars with bench seats back in the day had either umbrella style pull out handbrakes that were under the dash,or conventional pull up ones between the seat & the driver's door.
Just bought one for $500 and i love it. Perfect commuter with a little extra pep, im surprised at how small and cheap the repairs are at 158k too. Downside is i have not found much of an aftermarket modding community for this thing and yes the styling of most cars in this era is something i would be happy to forget.
You missed the peak era of aftermarket support and it was never strong to begin with. Remember, these cars are no younger than 17 years old now and the majority now rest in the junkyard in the sky. No supply because there is not much demand.
Search SVT Contour Group and SVT Contour Marketplace on facebook. Also, dont be afraid to step outside the box and make your own parts or parts off of other cars if need be
The fiesta has a high performance version called the ST, did you not know about this? It actually gets great reviews too, not trying to start anything, just genuinely confused as to why you missed this fact.
Contour/Mystique/Mondeo were Ford’s “World Car,” which began in ‘92 in Europe with the Mondeo, still in production to this day. Ford introduced the ‘95 Contour/Mystique, in the USA, in April, ‘94 with much fanfare, though it is said to have been taking up the market void left vacant by the discontinued Tempo/Topaz. Contour/Mystique we’re equipped with the 2.0L Z-Tech, and 2.5L Duratec engines. SVT Performance adaptations began in the ‘98 model year and in Europe with the ST200. The shift knob you were referring to was from a ST200, which must have been an imported souvenir, added on later. SVT models had enhanced intake, and performance upgrades, as you had mentioned, for the knowledgeable car enthusiast to appreciate. Although discontinued after the 2000 model year, the Contour/Mystique was not replaced. In Europe/Asia/South American Mondeo (mk3, and onward) were based on the Mazda6 platform, and eventually, when the Ford Fusion was introduced in ‘06 model year, design cues across platforms with the Mondeo were evident.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this car. I own a 1999 SE Contour, has a 2.5 with 140k, it's not an svt, but has the sunroof and a different version of ground effects.it also has factory aluminum trims. The car is super fun to drive with the factory automatic transmission. But after owning it for several years, I have to be honest, it's a money pit. After numerous alternator replacements, which are a nightmare. And rusty rockers from michigan winters. It's getting old real fast.
interestingly enough, the parents of one of my good friends growing up had a V6 automatic Mercury Mystique, which was the regular 170 hp Duratec 2.5 rather than the svt 195 hp. They also had a manual Cougar of the era, as well as a Villager. Cool combination of cars, though I'm not sure if I ever rode in the cougar. They got over 200k miles out of the mystique until they had to retire it. I had never looked into the difference between the regular 2.5 and the svt 2.5. For some reason, I always thought the SVT came with a hotter 4 cylinder? Now thanks to your video, I have a mild desire to try and build an SVT mystique, sorta. I just think the different grille shape of the mercury look better than the oval Ford grille. That, plus the fact that I have a soft spot for older duratec v6s since my first car was a '99 Sable wagon with the duratec 3.0. Great engine, while everything else around it fell apart with age and rust. Lol
Lol this was considered a compact when it came out, Fiesta is a Sub-compact. The successor to the Contour was the Fusion. Btw they made a lot of SVO/SVT cars including a Taurus SHO. Sports sedan is why. Why not?
Nitpicks mcgee over here. Should mention how horribly unreliable this car can be though. I have one that has a taurus swapped in it, while being pretty damn fast even compared to a lot of modern sedans and has better handling, a lot of things can go wrong with this car and often. Still more reliable than an m3 of the same year I would wager. Should mention the handling of this car in the review more, it's really the main selling point. fwd cars usually aren't that great in the cornering department but this one was in my experience. Has a great power to weight ratio, only weighing 2900-3000 lbs and having 200 bhp stock.
it was made to compete with the m3, that's why they have higher output and all wheel steer,and so on. probably should research the cars little bit more
sicsam1 it can be deleted too, it's not like the 4ws on the skyline,3000gt or prelude where it's connected to the front wheels ,it is passive and works by weight transfer ..it's a special ball joint in the rear of the car
I talked to my neighbor and he said it's not 4 wheel steer but some how pivots to a certain point when cornering. It's a interesting car from he's told me about it. Surprised they're so cheap too.
I had a contour with the 4 pot which sucked on acceleration, and these cars seem to fall apart after 100 k, is the SVT more reliable? if not at least it has the better engine than the dumpy 4banger.
that's the ''Cosworth'' rally motor, way better than the dumpy 100 hp base motor they drop in entry level contour. unfortunately those cars seem to start falling apart and parts are really hard to find, I had thought dropping a better motor in mine cause the body style was neat, but it just had too many other electrical and other mechanical issues so I gave it up, hopefully you have better luck with yours.
No, I own a 98 svt w/108k miles and it starved itself of oil because of the notoriously flawed Porche designed Duratec V6. These cars are awful when it comes to reliability and longevity. Sure is way more fun to drive than a mustang or equivalent.
It's headers and exhaust and suspension factory mods.. Hp went from 170.to 200. 0 to 60 in 7 flat. The clutch and electrical system were complete crap. The fiesta has nothing to do with this car
I still own one... is quick for the age it has.. I race against cars at its level and I beat them.. VR6 mk3 jettas and golfs.. mk4, honda si from that period..and believe it or not it is faster than stock jetta 1.8t and audi 1.8t from that period.. and also faster than the 328ci... 325ci, from that period... 200 hp 2.5 v6 dohc.. 0 to 60 7.2 seconds.. not bad for a 2000 dollar car... people make 3.0 engine swaps and they turn it into a faster car.. increasing the torque and the hp by 25% by the way you can improve it's looks by changing those old rims and tires.... to a more modern 18 inch wheel...and put some eibach lowering springs.. it changes the character and looks of the car.. looks miles better.. ruclips.net/video/tHFWPgFTSVU/видео.html
Upgrading the wheels and lowering the car can be a rather subjective change although handling does improve (gets rid of a lot of body roll). The better reason to upgrade the wheels to at least 17" minimum is the number of tires available and the pricing is much cheaper while still getting great performance. The tire options for the 16" factory rims is quite limited these days and pricey.
2.5 isn't part of the SVT package, it's the V6 that half the population of Contours had, SVT merely improved upon the existing 2.5 V6. Nor is it a small car, a midsize car weighing in at 3200 lbs. All V6 Contours are fun, it's just the SVT is funner faster. 2000's safety restrictions had nothing to do with the steering wheel bud, the Contour's been like that since 95. You say "plasticy material" while thumping the expensive leather? OK. Every car had cruise control by the mid 90's bud. And again half the Contours had the V6, it's not an SVT-only thing. You need to improve your googling skills.
Majority of contours had 2.0L because they were cheaper and more reliable *edit* also most 4 cylinder contours didn't have cruise control. As did a big portion of cars from that time
They had to compete with the civic si and similar at the time. The zx2 escort was a pretty quick for what it was too. I think around 150hp. How bout do a review of a car that hardly anybody talks about anymore? What about an early 90s chevy Monte Carlo z34 (if you can find one in good condition) with the DOHC 3.4L. They had 215hp, and nobody cared.
there is a motorweek special about this car. it was put against audi 1.8t jetta vr6 saab, bmw 328ci beat them all in all the performance tests 0 to 60 and quarter and handling, but it was placed third due to the lack of interior refinement... LOL..
@@Phillguy No it isn't. It is faster but rusts insanely and is pretty fucking unreliable. Faster isn't better, thats for sure. The Contour was a better car all around and the performance model took that up a notch. The SHO was cool but sorry about your wrong opinion in the face of facts ;)
Wow I missed this one six years ago. My mom had one of the first 1998.5 SVTs and this is the car I learned to drive on. I miss the crap out of it.
I've always loved the looks of the SVT Contour
I have a 1998 1st year model. It has 46,000 miles and I bought it new. I still love the car. Fun, handles great, engine is incredibly smooth. What a little sweetheart!
@@YesIagreeBut the SVT was 1998
Oh and btw, the Contour was replaced by the Fusion (not the Fiesta). Also in Europe the car was called the Mondeo and they have a ST200 which was very similar to the Contour SVT.
“You can fit 3 homies in…the whip”. LOL. Awesome review. Always wanted one of these!
I bought mine brand new off the showroom floor in '98. That was a fun car to drive. Had it about 4 years and sold it cause the wife couldn't drive a manual. I often miss that car.
I might have it lol, was it black and had the sunroof delete on the package?
@@the__________ no, silver and still had the sun roof.
The Ford Fusion replaced the Contour
It was actually produced to complete with the BMW 3 series at the time. It has passive rear steering and big sway bars. It was made for the track.
Nice stuff dude, i own the European version of this car, the Mondeo st200. These really nice and rare cars are dying off fast, and i love people giving them some love. Big up, continue your good work brah.
It sucks that they start disintegrating so bad. I had a 99 Zx2 S/R and a 2000 SVT Contour and the rust ate them both alive. They were fun cars forsure, although not very quick esp by todays standards. But for 20 years ago they were good.
It's a tuned version of the 2.5 liter duratec v6 of the Contour v6. It received a lot of praise and amazing reviews when it came out. They also made the SVT Focus. The SVT Contour and SVT Focus were both the american version of the MONDEO ST200 and Focus ST170. Which are the same cars but with different bumpers and trims. Both of those were developed in Europe. The Fusion replaced the Contour. The Contour did not replace the Fiesta. The Contour is the Mondeo in Europe which is a mid-size sedan.
absolutely right... people tend to bash on this cars but they don't know thaat it is named mondeo or fusion... PFFF
there ugly twins
That SVT version of the 2.5 V-6 had an intoxicating sound while it travels thru its range, it was incredibly smooth, especially for the 90's.
You remember the escort ZX2 lol those were funny
Wow, it looks like an European 2000's Ford Mondeo. The exact same front but the back is totally different and better on the US version. Love this car!
Sebiii, it shares the same platform, CDW27, as the Mondeo. The front looks extraordinarily similar, but there are subtle differences which make front end cosmetic parts not quite interchangeable between a Mondeo and a Contour without some modifications. But you are spot on with your comparison of the two models.
I have this exact same car and I can say two things
One: for a 90s 4 door it's seriously fun
Two: your mechanic and wallet will hate you
Three. These like to spin bearings so be careful when Purchasing one
And the transmission in these is a little weak so don't thrash it
The SVT contour has the same engine size as a normal V6 contour. Its not the same exact engine but the SVT is not sporting a larger engine than the SE V6 contour....
Just head work and intake manifold really. The 3L swap should have been factory though.
It had different cams and a Yamaha tune, only had 20-30 more HP then the dohc 24v SE.
Nice video. I own a silver frost 2000 Contour SVT #566/2150. I love it.
David A my neighbor has one too. It's just like the one in the vid
Love that sound.
I used to have a 1998 Ford Contour SE in mid October 1999-late May 2005. It was a good 1st car. I was 29 years old when I first got the car. I even gotten my driver’s license in mid December 1999.
Owned and drove one of these from 2002 - 2016. Fun car indeed! Same colour and interior
Today, all cars come factory with some kind of front/rear spoiler, rims and skirts to an extent. For It's time thou, (98-2000 I think) the SVT was one of the few cars that you didn't need to add any external kits on. It just needed lowering.
I panicked for a sec when you showed the shot of the e-brake pulled while you were driving. 😂😂
I have owned 2 of these, at the time they came out BF goodrich made a SPECIAL tire just for the SVT contour, and it held the title as 3rd most power per liter, car in the world (behind hondas f20 and porsches boxtser. Amazing canyon carving roads.. I have chased quiet a few ST foci' down back roads and cars in MUCH better class,, But hands down one of the coolest, best performace based sleepers per dollar u can buy.. Just change the Diff when u buy it, they break on stock power.
Dare we talk about how fucking rare it was in the 90's for ford to make a car STICK SHIFT ONLY...ALL svt contours are stick.. and thank god they are #save the manuals
Check my channel I have plenty of pics/vids. including my engine all taken out of My personal SVT contour.
The rare factor, and V6 sound through factory stainless exhaust is just epic, VERY few cars of this era handled this well or were this quick, these SVT Contours will do 145mph, out of the box... ask me how I know.
There is literally only 1 automatic real SVT and it was swapped because of handicap reasons. I can't see a manufacter ever releasing a manual only car again, so dope.
Mine handled well but IMO my Eclipse GSX handled better & my Merc Cougar V6 handled at least as well. Those 2 cars are both lower to the ground; especially the seating position. The SVT was quite a bit more comfortable though.
I sorta miss mine, super clean green on tan int. Sounded great, handled even better, and I've... heard they're an easy 140 ;) A Ford mechanic bought mine. Not a torque machine tho.
Owned E1 5480 for 7 years. HMS trans. Quaife diff. Subframe connectors strut Tower bar. I loved it. It was stiff it handled corners. I mean it was made to be a track car
Great review! I think mid 90s fords until 2009 could either be hit or miss but this one sure is good! In 2010 ford really stepped up there game with the eco boost and coyote engines
i was enjoying your review up until you said the contour/ mystique line was replaced by the fiesta wich is so not true . the contour is more or less still around today ,in the u.s. it carried on as the fusion while in europe it is known as the mondeo , this model line over its life span has gone from compact to firmly mid-size . the fiesta on the other hand has always been a subcompact . comment or leave me a msg. if you would like further info on either.
I remember once seeing a Contour SVT go from zero to holyshit from a stoplight launch next to me. I was not racing him, he was just showing off. I was blown away... was not expecting that from such a plain looking vehicle.
They only did 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds.
@@rotart12arx3 Sure looked a lot faster than that to me at the time.
I had one and loved it, it was such a fun car!
to answer your question on why did they?? The same reason they made the Shelby Lancer in the late 80's, and the Ford Escort Gt!!
Why would a 5 speed have a parking break pedal … lol
And the car is a European designed car & apart from some old Rolls Royces & old Bentleys,I don't know any European cars with foot pedal parking/emergency brakes! European cars with bench seats back in the day had either umbrella style pull out handbrakes that were under the dash,or conventional pull up ones between the seat & the driver's door.
Just bought one for $500 and i love it. Perfect commuter with a little extra pep, im surprised at how small and cheap the repairs are at 158k too. Downside is i have not found much of an aftermarket modding community for this thing and yes the styling of most cars in this era is something i would be happy to forget.
You missed the peak era of aftermarket support and it was never strong to begin with. Remember, these cars are no younger than 17 years old now and the majority now rest in the junkyard in the sky. No supply because there is not much demand.
You need to join the group on Facebook.
Search SVT Contour Group and SVT Contour Marketplace on facebook. Also, dont be afraid to step outside the box and make your own parts or parts off of other cars if need be
Contour.org/ceg-vb but car forums have died.
The fiesta has a high performance version called the ST, did you not know about this? It actually gets great reviews too, not trying to start anything, just genuinely confused as to why you missed this fact.
Contour/Mystique/Mondeo were Ford’s “World Car,” which began in ‘92 in Europe with the Mondeo, still in production to this day. Ford introduced the ‘95 Contour/Mystique, in the USA, in April, ‘94 with much fanfare, though it is said to have been taking up the market void left vacant by the discontinued Tempo/Topaz.
Contour/Mystique we’re equipped with the 2.0L Z-Tech, and 2.5L Duratec engines. SVT Performance adaptations began in the ‘98 model year and in Europe with the ST200. The shift knob you were referring to was from a ST200, which must have been an imported souvenir, added on later. SVT models had enhanced intake, and performance upgrades, as you had mentioned, for the knowledgeable car enthusiast to appreciate. Although discontinued after the 2000 model year, the Contour/Mystique was not replaced. In Europe/Asia/South American Mondeo (mk3, and onward) were based on the Mazda6 platform, and eventually, when the Ford Fusion was introduced in ‘06 model year, design cues across platforms with the Mondeo were evident.
Just to add that the Cougar replaced the Mystique.
The cougar did not replace the mystique, it was a lame attempt to carry on the cougar name plate on an existing platform. Mondeo cougar- 99 to 02.
The 3rd gen European Ford Escort.. 1st gen North American Escort was actually Ford's first global car.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this car. I own a 1999 SE Contour, has a 2.5 with 140k, it's not an svt, but has the sunroof and a different version of ground effects.it also has factory aluminum trims. The car is super fun to drive with the factory automatic transmission. But after owning it for several years, I have to be honest, it's a money pit. After numerous alternator replacements, which are a nightmare. And rusty rockers from michigan winters. It's getting old real fast.
interestingly enough, the parents of one of my good friends growing up had a V6 automatic Mercury Mystique, which was the regular 170 hp Duratec 2.5 rather than the svt 195 hp. They also had a manual Cougar of the era, as well as a Villager. Cool combination of cars, though I'm not sure if I ever rode in the cougar. They got over 200k miles out of the mystique until they had to retire it. I had never looked into the difference between the regular 2.5 and the svt 2.5. For some reason, I always thought the SVT came with a hotter 4 cylinder? Now thanks to your video, I have a mild desire to try and build an SVT mystique, sorta. I just think the different grille shape of the mercury look better than the oval Ford grille. That, plus the fact that I have a soft spot for older duratec v6s since my first car was a '99 Sable wagon with the duratec 3.0. Great engine, while everything else around it fell apart with age and rust. Lol
Lol this was considered a compact when it came out, Fiesta is a Sub-compact. The successor to the Contour was the Fusion. Btw they made a lot of SVO/SVT cars including a Taurus SHO. Sports sedan is why. Why not?
Good review. I love sleeper cars.
I love "sleeper" cars. Not so crazy about sophomoric bolt-on airfoils and body kits, though.
A sleeper car is not a car that does 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds.
My mom used to have a 1998 Ford Contour Sport, but it caught on fire
Doug sent me here
Doug who?
3 Homies in the whip!
It’s a Mondeo st200 tbf
That niche market is a borrowed from Europe
I have a black 98, one of the few without the sunroof.
Beautiful car! Go check out our friends ‘98 SVT Contour on our channel!
Good job bro
Wow it sounds good
Nitpicks mcgee over here. Should mention how horribly unreliable this car can be though. I have one that has a taurus swapped in it, while being pretty damn fast even compared to a lot of modern sedans and has better handling, a lot of things can go wrong with this car and often. Still more reliable than an m3 of the same year I would wager. Should mention the handling of this car in the review more, it's really the main selling point. fwd cars usually aren't that great in the cornering department but this one was in my experience. Has a great power to weight ratio, only weighing 2900-3000 lbs and having 200 bhp stock.
I really like this sedan for what it is for. I never heard of the Countour, at least I think. I'd buy it for 2K.
it was made to compete with the m3, that's why they have higher output and all wheel steer,and so on. probably should research the cars little bit more
Wade Berry my neighbor's ain't 4 wheel steer
sicsam1 it can be deleted too, it's not like the 4ws on the skyline,3000gt or prelude where it's connected to the front wheels ,it is passive and works by weight transfer ..it's a special ball joint in the rear of the car
I'll ask my neighbor about when he gets home
Wade Berry they NEVER offered an all wheel steering in a Ford Contour SVT! EVER! Probably should do some research about these before you speak
I talked to my neighbor and he said it's not 4 wheel steer but some how pivots to a certain point when cornering. It's a interesting car from he's told me about it. Surprised they're so cheap too.
I had a contour with the 4 pot which sucked on acceleration, and these cars seem to fall apart after 100 k, is the SVT more reliable? if not at least it has the better engine than the dumpy 4banger.
You Must have had the small 2.0
I have the 2.0 Z-Tech pushing 300whp
that's the ''Cosworth'' rally motor, way better than the dumpy 100 hp base motor they drop in entry level contour. unfortunately those cars seem to start falling apart and parts are really hard to find, I had thought dropping a better motor in mine cause the body style was neat, but it just had too many other electrical and other mechanical issues so I gave it up, hopefully you have better luck with yours.
No, I own a 98 svt w/108k miles and it starved itself of oil because of the notoriously flawed Porche designed Duratec V6. These cars are awful when it comes to reliability and longevity. Sure is way more fun to drive than a mustang or equivalent.
love that car wish i could get my hands on one
Factory forge internals????
KENTUCKY!! Nice shirt!
I think its cool but there are hardly any good aftermarket performance parts fir it
Ford Mondeo...any ?
Very European I can see why they weren’t successful in the states
Only 2150 in 2000 were made. I love driving mine.
It's headers and exhaust and suspension factory mods.. Hp went from 170.to 200. 0 to 60 in 7 flat. The clutch and electrical system were complete crap. The fiesta has nothing to do with this car
I still own one... is quick for the age it has.. I race against cars at its level and I beat them.. VR6 mk3 jettas and golfs.. mk4, honda si from that period..and believe it or not it is faster than stock jetta 1.8t and audi 1.8t from that period.. and also faster than the 328ci... 325ci, from that period... 200 hp 2.5 v6 dohc.. 0 to 60 7.2 seconds.. not bad for a 2000 dollar car... people make 3.0 engine swaps and they turn it into a faster car.. increasing the torque and the hp by 25% by the way you can improve it's looks by changing those old rims and tires.... to a more modern 18 inch wheel...and put some eibach lowering springs.. it changes the character and looks of the car.. looks miles better.. ruclips.net/video/tHFWPgFTSVU/видео.html
Upgrading the wheels and lowering the car can be a rather subjective change although handling does improve (gets rid of a lot of body roll). The better reason to upgrade the wheels to at least 17" minimum is the number of tires available and the pricing is much cheaper while still getting great performance. The tire options for the 16" factory rims is quite limited these days and pricey.
Could be a 5.0 mustang from its time too!
2.5 isn't part of the SVT package, it's the V6 that half the population of Contours had, SVT merely improved upon the existing 2.5 V6. Nor is it a small car, a midsize car weighing in at 3200 lbs. All V6 Contours are fun, it's just the SVT is funner faster. 2000's safety restrictions had nothing to do with the steering wheel bud, the Contour's been like that since 95. You say "plasticy material" while thumping the expensive leather? OK. Every car had cruise control by the mid 90's bud. And again half the Contours had the V6, it's not an SVT-only thing. You need to improve your googling skills.
Majority of contours had 2.0L because they were cheaper and more reliable
*edit* also most 4 cylinder contours didn't have cruise control. As did a big portion of cars from that time
@@claudespeed277 Zetec production numbers... Mmmmm
Simmer down: the guy is making videos for our pleasure. He stated repeatedly he didn't really care about the car.
I had one in 2004 a 1999 in high-school and I would race the Subaru WRX Impreza and win, killed BMW 325; was a fun car, lol lost my V-Card in that car
They had to compete with the civic si and similar at the time. The zx2 escort was a pretty quick for what it was too. I think around 150hp. How bout do a review of a car that hardly anybody talks about anymore? What about an early 90s chevy Monte Carlo z34 (if you can find one in good condition) with the DOHC 3.4L. They had 215hp, and nobody cared.
there is a motorweek special about this car. it was put against audi 1.8t jetta vr6 saab, bmw 328ci beat them all in all the performance tests 0 to 60 and quarter and handling, but it was placed third due to the lack of interior refinement... LOL..
Early 90s was the Lumina Z34. Late 90s was the Monte Carlo Z34, which was nothing to write home about...
I have 1, they are fun but a bitch to find parts for, managed to find 2 at a salvage over the last few years for parts.
That was my first car
3.0 swap it
2000ford contour SE
Yes the svt contour ain't pretty but just remember the pre facelift contours and all of a sudden this one looks like a Ferrari in comparison
Pre-98 contours look better than regular trim post-98s. Go google a Pre-98 SVT conversion and weep at the dopeness
I think its stupid they put a v6 in it. BITCH THIS IS 'MERICA PUT A V8 IN IT
This is the poor man's SHO.
Phillguy sho of this gen had no manual trans & the contour is a much sportier & funner car which cost almost as much as an sho of the same year..
Sigh... or what you would do is go back the the 95 model year, get a used SHO, get a better car and not have a POOR MAN's SHO.
Phillguy 95 Taurus SHO not a better car than the 2000 Contour SVT lol!
HHAHAHAHAHA. Yes it is.
@@Phillguy No it isn't. It is faster but rusts insanely and is pretty fucking unreliable. Faster isn't better, thats for sure. The Contour was a better car all around and the performance model took that up a notch. The SHO was cool but sorry about your wrong opinion in the face of facts ;)
Still slower than a Honda Civic Si EM1