Ford Contour SVT is a high performance version of the Ford Contour, which was produced from 1995 to 2000. It was the first model from Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT), formed in 1992 to develop higher performance versions of mainstream Ford models. The Contour SVT featured a 2.5L Duratec V6 engine, sport suspension, power brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a rear spoiler. It was considered to be a slightly less expensive alternative to competing sport compact cars of the time.