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Ford Scorpio I (GAE,GGE) 2.5 TD (92 Hp)
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Ford Scorpio:
The Ford Scorpio is an executive car that was produced by Ford Germany from 1985 to 1998. It was the replacement for the European Ford Granada line. Like its predecessor, the Scorpio was targeted at the executive car market. A variant known as the Merkur Scorpio was sold briefly on the North American market during the late 1980s. While Ford's Taurus was of a similar size, Ford maintained the need for two parallel cars – while Scorpio buyers valued high-speed stability, a tight turning radius, and a sizable rear seat, American buyers had other requirements....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (GAE,GGE) Overview:
Ford Scorpio (I (GAE,GGE)). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 TD (92 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong low-end torque characteristic of a turbo-diesel, providing relaxed cruising and good pulling power.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for a large car, making it a very cost-effective option for high mileage drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth V6 engine options
- • Good ride quality
- • Available 4x4 for enhanced traction
- • Large boot space
Cons:
- • Dated styling by later standards
- • Some engines can be thirsty
- • Limited safety features compared to modern cars
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
- • Handling not as sporty as some rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (GAE,GGE): 1987 - 1992).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Scorpio |
| Generation: | I (GAE,GGE) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 TD (92 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 92 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | SFA, SFB More details about the engine SFA, SFB |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.6 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4744 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1766 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1450 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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