Ford Contour V-6 (non-SVT)

[ewchance]

The 1995 Contour V-6 (non-SVT) is already classified @ 2665lbs in ITS...

No need to request anything... The car has been classed for years.

I know.... That is why I specifically asked why ONLY the 1995 was classified.... lol

My question was why the later models (specifically 1998+) Non-SVT's are NOT classified.

So, I guess the question is. Would it be best to just request the later non-SVTs to be classified, or to also request the non-SVT's be moved to IT-A .. hahaha

[JoshS]

I know.... That is why I specifically asked why ONLY the 1995 was classified.... lol

My question was why the later models (specifically 1998+) Non-SVT's are NOT classified.

I'm sure that's just due to lack of attention and the lack of anyone who cared. To get the other years listed, just submit a letter (http://www.crbscca.com) asking to add the years.

Please be as specific and thorough as you can be with respect to differences between the years. If there was any change in the engine at all, talk about it. If you have service manual data that can back it up, let us know, best case provide copies of the relevant pages. And if the later years are different enough from the 1995 that they need to be on a different line due to different specs, different bodies, etc, then please fill out a VTS sheet (available on the "Cars & Rules" page of the Club Racing website on scca.com) and submit that with your letter too.

[ewchance]

hmmm interesting, I am not sure if it would need another line in the GCR, but I bet it would due to body changes etc...

But anyways, I think iambhooper answered my question ... lol

I'll let my buddy with the Contour know its not classified because no one has thought to request it! And now I know how to request it!!! hahaha!

Thanks guys!

[jimbbski]

I don't think you would need another line. While the front and rear did get a restyle in 1998 the bodies stayed the same, only the bumper caps, hoods, trunk, headlights changed. As for brakes & drivertrains, that remained unchanged for the 6 years the car was produced. 170 HP for the V6 & the same trans & ratios. The same holds true for the 4 cyl cars.