Segment: Medium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Ford tried to keep up with the European executive car market and made a final attempt with the Scorpio lineup in 1994, but the low sales made the blue-oval badge drop the lineup.
The Scorpio was the last rear-wheel-drive car sold by Ford in Europe, and the carmaker tried to put it against competitors such as Opel/Vauxhall Omega. There was no way to compete against the 5-Series from BMW or E-Class from Mercedes-Benz. While it was priced lower than those, it couldn't keep up with the German premium brands' technological improvements. As a result, just three years after the 1994 facelift, Ford stopped the Scorpio lineup.
The Scorpio was just too bulky. It was hard to say if its headlights were triangular or rounded. Moreover, there was a massive metallic part for the trunk lid in the back and just a thin red light-strip that crossed the car from side to side. Overall, the media considered the new design upgrade as more of a downgrade.
Inside, the Scorpio featured an upgraded interior with a dashboard centered around the driver. Its center stack featured the climate control units above the radio-cassette player. Ford placed the elegant, round, analog clock in a position where the driver couldn't see it most of the time due to the steering wheel. It was a roomy vehicle, with plenty of room for four passengers, but the old platform with a tall transmission tunnel made it unusable for a third person unless it was a toddler in a child seat.
Things got even worse under the hood. Its outdated engines provided less power than smaller engines supplied by its competitors, while the top-of-the-range version was very thirsty on the gas.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT RWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 6300 RPM 136 HP @ 6300 RPM 134 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 175 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 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: | 195/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/59.1 in (1,481/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3223.2 lbs (1462 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT RWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 167 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: | 121.8 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 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: | 195/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/59.1 in (1,481/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3205.5 lbs (1454 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 236 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3i 5MT RWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2295 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5600 RPM 147 HP @ 5600 RPM 145 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 149 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 202 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: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | 195/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/59.1 in (1,481/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9i 4AT RWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2935 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 169 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 229 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: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 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: | 195/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/59.1 in (1,481/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9i 4AT RWD (207 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2935 cm3 |
Power: | 152 KW @ 6000 RPM 207 HP @ 6000 RPM 204 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 270 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 366 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: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 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: | 195/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/59.1 in (1,481/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3448 lbs (1564 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 300 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 TD 5MT RWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4200 RPM 116 HP @ 4200 RPM 114 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 260 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 195/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/59.1 in (1,481/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3454.6 lbs (1567 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |