2000 Ford Contour SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10

Chassis SUSPENSION • Front suspension: modified MacPherson strut design, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shock dampers, special 19 mm front stabilizer bar • Rear suspension: independent, one lower trailing arm, two transverse links, strut, coil spring, 18 mm rear stabilizer bar • Passive rear-wheel steer: small amount designed into rear suspension STEERING Type Gear ratio Turns, lock to lock Turning diameter Power assist, rack and pinion 14.5:1 2.7 12.2 m (40 ft) BRAKES • The braking system on the SVT Contour is upgraded from the Contour SE, providing improved performance and fade resistance to meet the demands of the driving enthusiast. • Swept area is 18% larger on front rotors. Front Rear ABS 27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers 25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs, single-piston calipers Bosch 4-channel, 4-sensor system WHEELS AND TIRES The SVT Contour uses a unique 5-spoke wheel that is now the SVT-signature design for our family of vehicles. 215/50ZR16 BFG G-Force T/A KDW Wheels SVT-Signature style, 16 in x 6.5 in cast aluminum 5-spoke wheels Tires 10