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Ford Scorpio I (GAE,GGE) 2.9 i CAT (146 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)). With 229 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. 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.
2.9 i CAT (146 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, smooth V6 performance suitable for highway cruising, though not overtly sporty.
Fuel Economy
Being a larger V6, fuel economy is moderate, especially for its era, but the CAT helps emissions.
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 Hatch (GGE): 1986 - 1994).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Scorpio |
| Generation: | I (GAE,GGE) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.9 i CAT (146 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 146 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 49.8 Hp/l [75mm more] |
| Torque: | 229 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BRE More details about the engine BRE |
| Engine displacement: | 2933 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4744 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Width: | 1766 mm mm [6mm more] |
| Height: | 1450 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
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| 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 |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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