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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. The very appearance of the car creates a double impression of car owners. Some reviews call it an ugly dinosaur, others praise the design of "Ford Scorpio 2". And indeed, the exterior was not like anyone else's. This is a Ford development. If you look at the car from the rear, you can confuse it with an American. Yes, the Ford company is one, but this machine was more intended for the European market. No car could achieve such unusual and streamlined lines in the 90s. A special mention is the line of the stop signal, which extends over the entire width of the body. Such a chip tried to repeat on the "twelve", but "Ford Scorpio 2" looks much more harmonious. Headlights in chrome edging, the bumper is "licked", like the boot lid. The arches are quite powerful, which allows you to use wide disks. If you believe the reviews, the car gives a lot of space for tuning. In general, the company managed to refresh the model range of Ford Scorpio. The machine was very successful in terms of appearance.

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. Finishing materials are made at a decent level. Even after twenty years, nothing creaks or rattles here, as in the new Logan, they mention the owners' feedback. Also, motorists soundly respond to ergonomics - all the necessary buttons are at a convenient distance.

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. "Scorpion" was also produced in the right-hand drive. According to reviews, the materials of the finish are pleasant to the touch, there is an armrest with a niche, and on the side of the front passenger there is a large and capacious glove box. Organization of the space for the driver even today remains a reference for many manufacturers. The luggage compartment is quite roomy.

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. Its working volume is 2.5 liters. The power he gave out was 125 horsepower. But as the reviews note, in order to disperse this one and a half-ton "dinosaur", such a volume was not enough. Therefore, in one of the complete sets a six-cylinder, 24-valve power unit for 207 "horses" was used, its working volume was almost three liters. There was also a 2.3-liter engine with 147 forces. With him, the car is also quite good at accelerating. This motor was the golden mean. With an optimal fuel consumption of 9 liters, it produced good power.
Even now, this car can confidently maneuver in the stream. Some owners boasted even more efficiency - 7.5 liters in the "outside the city" mode. The most "gluttonous" is considered to be a 207-hp gasoline unit. In the urban cycle, he spent about 17 liters of fuel. Outside the city this indicator was about 11.

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. There is no significant difference in price between them. Reviews note that this is an excellent car for everyday use. The station wagon is well suited as a large family car. For a little money you get a really good car. Spares on it do not cost a lot of money, and you can find them practically in any city. You can repair Ford Scorpio 2 with your own hands or with the service. In any case, the machine will not draw the last of you.

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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