the car

tribute to my first car (82' impala)


shana's contour


now if i could only keep it that clean!
oh well that's what you get for having a black car...

1998.5 ford contour SE sport

 
factory specifications
2.5L Duratec V6 24V DOHC Engine (Porsche prototyped)
Ford EEC-IV engine control system with port fuel injection
155 cu in, 2540 CC
5 Speed Manual Transmission - MTX-75
Wheelbase: 106.5 in
Length: 183.9 in
Curb weight: 2910 lbs
Power (SAE net): 170 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 165 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
EPA fuel economy, city driving 22 mpg

factory options
leather seats
sliding moon roof
sport package
8 spoke alloy wheels 1999 SVT 5 spoke wheels (Thanks Oak)
power windows
power locks
fog lights
power antenna

performance modifications
BF Goodrich Comp T/A tires 215/16     Hankook Ventus Sport K104 225/16
green high performance air filter
TruBendz Borla Cat-Back (2.5" w/ 3"tips) (thanks to my babe)
SVT lower intake manifold... not on the car just have one...
 

other
stuff
mobile 1 5w-30 oil
purolator PureONE oil filter
zerex antifreez (60/40 water/coolant)
redline water wetter
water pump w/ metal impeller (BAT)
silverstar high performance lighting (9006) and fogs

aestetic modifications
mobile 1 engine badge
SVT font and rear bumper
ford emblem in steering wheel (thanks LUCA)
isotta carbon fiber door sills
silver inserts (dummy lights and signals) and SVT needles
trunk debagged

pre-98 sail panels

pre-98 antenna base (thanks LUCA)

very custom mini-LED Audi TT sidemarkers

 

 

audio
kenwood eXcelon head unit
kenwood KAC-7201 amp (460 watts bridged output at 4 ohms)
infinity kappa 12" sub woofer - dead....
rockford fosgate wiring from the batt.
lexon tweeters - fried...

original
w/ svt
w/debagging

new shoes...

 

 

 


My first car was given to me by my aunt after my uncle passed away from cancer. It was a 1982 Chevy Impala. It was by far the best first car you could have. Many many good times.