Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
They weigh between 2500 and 2700lbs. Most contours weigh over 3100lbs.


Not true.

Only the SVT's with the sunroof consistently weigh in much over 3000lbs. (maybe the 98/98.5's as well since they supposed have more sound deadening)

NONE weigh over 3100lbs.


When mine was stock, with the sunroof and spoiler, it weighed in about 3050lbs with a full tank of fuel.

Non-SVT's weigh in under 3000lbs. Some even under 2900lbs.


For the Focus the standard weight is about 2600lbs for the 2-door & 2700 for the 4-door.

That's not a 500lb difference. More like 200lbs to maybe 350lbs for a heavy SVT. (which is still alot out of the hole)

Also the new 2.3L is a nice engine. 130/140 at the wheels (with a intake) is good for an engine rated at 145/150.
However that rating is Very Low compared with the other cars in it's class. Even the dead J-body made 150/155 for the last decade.
It's replacement will make 145/175/205+

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.