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Ford Scorpio 2: specifications, review, reviews
When buying a budget car, the buyer puts forward several requirements - good design, technical characteristics and quality assembly. But what can you buy for 3-4 thousand dollars? It is unlikely that you will find something qualitative and "going". However, today we will consider one of the options for buying a business sedan for little money. So, meet: "Ford Scorpio 2". Reviews and a review of the car - later in this article.
Characteristic
What is this machine? "Ford Scorpio 2" - a representative of the business class, which was produced from 1994 to 1998. It is worth noting that the first generation of cars "Scorpio" was produced since the 85th year. A few years later, this car received the status of "Car of the Year" in Germany. The assembly was carried out in a small town of Cologne. The development of the novelty was spent 390 million dollars. More than 500 designers and engineers worked on the design of Ford Scorpio 2 and its technical characteristics. Interior trim was created literally from scratch. In the second generation of the car, the instrument panel was refined, the body was strengthened and sound insulation was enhanced.
Design
For the mid-nineties, this design was innovative. The developers were among the first to switch from square, chopped body lines to smooth shapes. Remember the design of the 124th Mercedes. But these cars were produced at the same time. The Ford lineup made a big competition for German manufacturers. Compared with the first generation, designers significantly increased the glazing area. Changed the body - now it has become wedge-shaped. Thanks to such smooth and streamlined forms, the level of aerodynamic drag decreased to 0.33 Cx. In the body and doors rectangular amplifiers were used, which significantly increased the safety of the driver and passengers in the side impact.
Salon
Now the design of the interior will seem obsolete. But it is worth considering that more than 20 years have passed since the release. Sitting in the showroom of "Ford Scorpio 2" in 1995, immediately note the free space. Its enough for both the driver and the rear passengers.
The seats were fabric or leather. Both were equipped with good lateral and lumbar support. The reviews mark a high range of adjustments. The seat can be adjusted to its anatomical features.
The central console includes one twin air duct deflector, a clock, a radio tape recorder (naturally, a cassette) and an air conditioner control unit. This concludes the central console. There is nothing superfluous here. At the same time, the design of the front panel does not seem archaic. There are no stubs or missing parts. It is decorated with all the quality wooden finishes.
The rudder on the second generation of "Scorpio" was four-spoke. The reviews point out that the car is very convenient to operate. Even in the basic configuration, it was equipped with a hydraulic booster. And if now the GUR is considered to be the norm, then the Soviet motorists, transplanted into the "Scorpio" from the "Zhiguli", were in a state of shock. The conditioner, power windows, a drive of mirrors, GUR - it is far not all list of options "Ford". And all this is already in the 94th year. And that there was no short circuit, there was a fuse box in the Ford Scorpio 2 car.
What's under the hood
Let's look at the technical specifications of Ford Scorpio 2. The basic for this car was a two-liter petrol engine for 115 horsepower. Also in the complete set there was a diesel engine.
Dynamics
As for the characteristics of the dynamics, the weakest motor scored a hundred in 12.7 seconds. The maximum speed was 193 kilometers per hour. The most powerful engine overclocked this car to a hundred in 9 seconds. The maximum speed was 225 kilometers per hour. At the same time the car was characterized by high smoothness of the stroke. Maneuverable it is difficult to name, since it was distinguished by a large curb weight. It's a kind of ship on wheels. It is designed for a smooth and imposing ride.
Transmission
As for transmissions, the car was equipped with two types of gearbox. It was a five-step "mechanics" and a four-stage "automatic". The latter, with proper maintenance (regarding the timely replacement of oil in the torque converter) was as reliable as the mechanical gearbox. But the automatic transmission was installed only on the top 2.9-liter engine.
Interesting features
Let's note some interesting facts about this car:
- In England, this "Ford" was supplied under the name "Granada".
- The main feature of the braking system was that when the vacuum amplifier failed, the machine continued to brak confidently.
- Contrary to the popular belief that Ford is a purely American car, it was not manufactured in the US. In Germany, only a small part of the car was exported for North America. These cars were called "Merkur-Scorpio."
- Each "Scorpio" was produced with a hidden sheet between the carpet of the cabin and noise insulation. This sheet contained information about the exact time and date of release of the car, its VIN number and a complete list of additional options that came in a specific configuration.
- The two-liter petrol engine had an 8-valve arrangement, but with two camshafts, although many car owners mistakenly called it a "clamshell".
- The most powerful 2.9-liter engine had a central shaft in the block at the distribution site. He was also not connected with the gas distribution and went without a switch and cams. The oil pump was driven by the revolutions of this shaft.
- On all complete sets of "Skorpio" the antilock system of wheels has been established. At that time, the ABS system was only an option, even in premium cars.
Cost
What is the price for a Ford Scorpio 2 car? Now this car in the CIS countries can be purchased for a sum of 1.5 to 5 thousand dollars. The car was produced in two bodies - a station wagon and a four-door sedan.
Conclusion
So, we found out what "Ford Scorpio" has design, price and technical characteristics. "Scorpio" is a car with a huge history. Despite the discontinuation of production in the 98th year, this machine remains popular in its price category. It's hard to find something better for such a cost.
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