Ford Contour V-6 (non-SVT)

[ewchance]

Hello!

I was just wondering why only the 1995 non-SVT V-6 Contour is classified??

The Ford Mondeo (1998+) seems/seemed to be a very good race car in Britain, and it seems to me that it's American sister could possibly do well here. Doesn't seem like it would be super competitive, but fun in the least!

Thanks!

[jimbbski]

I think the Contour SVT in is ITR where it is considered uncompetitive. There was a discussion on this a few months ago. Do a search and you should find it.

[ewchance]

Forgot to search!!!

Sorry!

Even after reading those posts, it still doesn't tell me why the NON-SVT Contour from 1998+ isn't classified. You would think it would be in IT-S. I would think that would be more competitve. But anyways... I don't want to...

Thanks!

[iambhooper]

maybe no one has asked for it to be clasified. if no one asks for it, no one knows about it.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Correct, You want the Contour classed, request it using the VTS form on the SCCA site. 170hp IIRC? Figure about 2605lbs in ITS. Pretty light with good power.

In the SVT, Not sure that it's considered incompetitive as I don't think anyone has built one. 2590lbs in ITR is REALLY light compared to other cars. If it can make 25% over stock, it has potential.

[jimbbski]

Since I own a SVT Contour I know that the 25% factor will be hard to meet. Ford did a good job in getting 200 HP out of the 2.5L V-6. The only area where you can make a major improvement is in the exhaust. But not 50 hp worth!
Most owners of street SVT's who are after more power do a 3.0L conversion.