Originally posted by SE SPORT 21:
alright i see the svt but the non-svt duratec 5spd times aren't 7.7 those were estimated 8.4 maybe but 7.7 if its not stock



car and driver tested both the V6 contour and cougar at 7.7 seconds. Cougar is heavier too.

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=3263&page_number=2

Jim Hahn 1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04 3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit 364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm