Ford 1998 Contour - Page 13

TRANSAXLE
Type: MTX-75
Final drive: 4.06:1
Gear Ratio Speed (mph) Speed (km/h)
1st 3.42 35 56
2nd 2.14 56 90
3rd 1.45 82 132
4th 1.03 117 188
5th 0.77 143 230
Reverse 3.42 - -
SUSPENSION
Front
Macpherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear
Independent Quadralink design, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
STEERING
Type Power assist, rack and pinion
Gear ratio 14.5:1
Turns, lock to lock 2.7
Turning diameter 12.2 m (40 ft)
BRAKES
Front
27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
Rear
25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
ABS 4-channel, 4-sensor system
SVT Contour Specifications
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