Segment: Medium
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992
Ford introduced the Scorpio as its flagship model for the European market in 1985, but it only made it a hatchback. A mistake which was corrected in 1989 when it launched the first facelift.
Ford seemed to forget that most of the executive cars were sedans and offered the Scorpio as a hatchback only. Soon, it realized the mistake and went back to the drawing board to give the car two more shapes: a sedan and a station wagon. Apart from the bodywork changes, the carmaker tried to improve other parts of the vehicle.
In late 1989, Ford unveiled the facelifted Scorpio sedan. It featured a restyled front fascia with slightly curved headlights and a very small grille above the front bumper since it was a facelift for the range. The designers installed a bigger one on the apron, which helped to cool the engine. Since it was a three-box sedan, the cabin featured a shorter roofline and a sloped rear window. The third row of windows was placed between the C- and the D-pillars, increasing the interior light, especially for the rear seat passengers.
Inside, the Scorpio featured a roomy interior with enough legroom and headroom for all the passengers. Despite having a transmission tunnel, the rear floor was flat enough to offer three real seats on the bench. Unfortunately, Ford didn't invest too much in the interior improvements, and the instrument cluster and the dashboard remained similar to the 1985 model.
One of the problems with the Scorpio was its engine range, which lacked power. After 1989, it received more powerful versions. Unfortunately, those were very thirsty. With a Peugeot unit under the hood, a diesel version was a better option, but it was slow.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5500 RPM 120 HP @ 5500 RPM 118 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 171 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4023.4 lbs (1825 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 103 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 170 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4i 5MT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2394 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5800 RPM 125 HP @ 5800 RPM 123 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 182 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 245 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9i 4AT (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2935 cm3 |
Power: | 143 KW @ 5750 RPM 194 HP @ 5750 RPM 192 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 203 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 275 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126.8 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4243.9 lbs (1925 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 267 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L 5MT (146 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2933 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 5500 RPM 145 HP @ 5500 RPM 143 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 168 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 228 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122.4 mph (197 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 245 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 D 5MT (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2499 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4200 RPM 69 HP @ 4200 RPM 68 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 148 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 201 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 TD 5MT (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2499 cm3 |
Power: | 68 KW @ 4150 RPM 92 HP @ 4150 RPM 91 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 201 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 204 g/km |