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Car make Ford
Car model Contour
Car year 2000
VIN number 1FAFP68G8YK100010
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP68G8YK
Level of trim SVT
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number 124984
Body SEDAN 4-DR
Type of engine 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission 5-Speed Manual
Short shifter transmission 5M
Powertrain FWD
Anti-lock braking Non-ABS | 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel consumption-city 20 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 29 miles/gallon
Steering mechanism R&P
Production Seq. Number 124984
Transmission-short 5M
Tank 14.50 gallon
Anti-Brake System Non-ABS | 4-Wheel ABS
Trim Level SVT
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission-long 5-Speed Manual
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 20 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 29 miles/gallon
Steering Type R&P