What is the top speed of the Ford Contour SVT?
The Ford Contour SVT's top speed is commonly cited at around 149 mph (240 km/h).
The figure reflects the performance target of Ford's Special Vehicle Team variant, which used a high-output V6 and a manual transmission to deliver strong highway performance for a mid-size sedan of its era. While the number is widely reported, actual top speed can vary with tires, aerodynamics, and vehicle condition.
Performance snapshot
For quick reference, here are the core performance numbers that define the Contour SVT's capabilities.
- Model years: 1999–2000 (high-performance variant of the Ford Contour)
- Engine: 2.5-liter Duratec V6 producing about 195 horsepower and roughly 165 lb-ft of torque
- Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission (no automatic option)
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
- Top speed: ~149 mph (about 240 km/h)
- 0–60 mph: typically in the mid-6 seconds range depending on conditions
In practice, the precise top speed can vary with tires, aerodynamics, and vehicle condition. The numbers above reflect standard factory specifications and common test results from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Summary
The Contour SVT was Ford's early-2000s high-performance variant of the Contour, delivering a top speed around 149 mph with a 195-horsepower V6 and a 5-speed manual. Although production was brief, its performance remains a notable example of SVT tuning from that era.
