Ford Mondeo LX (1997) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1997 Ford Mondeo LX is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Ford Mondeo is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Belgium with prices starting at $28,470 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Mondeo is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 94 kW of power (at 5700 rpm) and 170 Nm of torque (at 3700 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank

    The Ford Mondeo measures 1424mm (56.1 inches) in height, 4556mm (179.4 inches) in length, 1750mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2704mm (106.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1296kg (2857.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mondeo LX comes standard with 185/65 R14 front tyres and 185/65 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    70.04 - 74.43 kW/t
    65.96 kW/t
    84.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    470 - 560 litres
    373 litres
    847 litres
    Price
    $24,990 - $33,799
    $24,990
    $49,100
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    50,000 - 100,000 km
    50,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    4,556 mm
    1,750 mm
    1,424 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,556 mm
    Overall Width1,750 mm
    Overall Height1,424 mm
    Wheelbase2,704 mm
    Turning Circle10,350 mm

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    LX

    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.8
    Engine (cc): 1988
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 88
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Main Capacity (L): 62
    Main Type: Total

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 25

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.8

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 128
    Maximum Power (kW): 94
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 170
    Measurement Standard: ISO
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    1st Gear Ratio: 2.89
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.57
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.69
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.31
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 480

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10350
    Front Track (in): 59.2
    Front Track (mm): 1503
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34
    Overall Height (in): 56.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1424
    Overall Length (in): 179.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4556
    Overall Width (in): 68.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1750
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1487
    Wheelbase (in): 106.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2704

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.8
    Front Headroom (mm): 986
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.4
    Rear Headroom (mm): 949
    Front Hip Room (in): 50.7
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1287
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1076
    Rear Leg Room (in): 34.4
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 874
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.9
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1370
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.3
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1355

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Twin
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1296
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2857

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Grabbers: yes
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Grabbers: yes
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Audio Media Storage Unit

    Cassettes Type: Cassettes
    CDs Type: Discs

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Lidded
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes
    Lid: yes

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Side Window Ducts In Doors: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key

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