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Compact performance

1998 Ford Contour SVT

Compact performance powered by 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5-liter naturally aspirated V6.

Classic Muscle EditorialLast reviewed Sep 12, 2026

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Exact-year 1998 Ford Contour SVT exterior view; condition and originality remain specific to the photographed vehicle.
Engine 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5-liter naturally aspirated V6
Output Exact factory horsepower remains unresolved in the reviewed evidence
Transmission Man 5-spd
Program Modern American Performance

Story

1998 Ford Contour SVT

The 1998 Ford Contour SVT is the reviewed model-year anchor for its Modern American Performance generation and factory program. Accepted program evidence and the selected technical evidence establish the exact identity and the documented 2.5-liter engine application.

Coverage boundary

This page does not transfer specifications from another trim or model year. Horsepower, torque, axle calibration, options, production, and other unresolved details remain explicit evidence gaps.

Evidence boundary

The licensed exact-year exterior is representative visual context only and does not authenticate an individual vehicle's originality, equipment, or condition.

Price history

Values

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Original Price

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Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

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Engine Details

  • Documented model-year powertrain 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5-liter naturally aspirated V6; Exact factory horsepower remains unresolved in the reviewed evidence; Exact factory torque remains unresolved in the reviewed evidence · 1998 Ford Contour SVT · engine assembly / specification

Transmission

  • Factory transmission Man 5-spd

Still Researching

  • rear axle The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year rear axle specification and application record.
  • brakes The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year brakes specification and application record.
  • suspension The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year suspension specification and application record.
  • option packages The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year option packages specification and application record.
  • production The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year production specification and application record.
  • paint colors The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year paint colors specification and application record.
  • trim and appearance The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year trim and appearance specification and application record.
  • interior The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year interior specification and application record.
  • authenticity markers The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year authenticity markers specification and application record.

Codes & names

Names & Engine Codes

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1998 Contour SVT 2.5L naturally aspirated V6 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5-liter naturally aspirated V6

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