Ford Scorpio 1997 Sedan
The right to stay on road, a strong, fast
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This generation of Ford Scorpio has been produced from October, 1997 to September, 1998. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.
This Ford is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.9 litres and power of from 115 to 207 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.5 litres and power of 115 HP.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.
Ford Scorpio 1997 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.6 to 12.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 8.3 to 10.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Ford Scorpio 1997 sedan petrol engine version is Ford Scorpio 2.3i 16V, consuming 9.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Ford Scorpio 1997 sedan diesel - Ford Scorpio 2.5 TD for 100 kilometers consumes 8.3 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Ford Scorpio real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 3 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Ford Scorpio modification.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9 seconds has Ford Scorpio 2.9i 24V version, conversely the tardiest one is Ford Scorpio 2.5 TD reaching this speed only in 13 seconds. The maximum top speed is 225 km/h for the 2.9 petrol 207 hp version (Ford Scorpio 2.9i 24V).
Lenght of Ford Scorpio is 482 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Ford Scorpio is about 2 cm longer than Audi A6 sedan, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 5 series sedan. Ford Scorpio gross weight is from 1600 to 1850 kg (depending on modification), which is about 8 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.
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Ford Scorpio modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Scorpio 1997 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Ford Scorpio 1997 2.3i 16V
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.3 Petrol | 147 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Ford Scorpio 1997 2.3i 16V | 2.3 Petrol | 147 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Ford Scorpio 1997 2.5 TD
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.5 Diesel | 115 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Ford Scorpio 1997 2.5 TD | 2.5 Diesel | 115 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Ford Scorpio 1997 2.9i 24V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds |
2.9 Petrol | 207 HP | 12.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Ford Scorpio reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Ford Scorpio reliability is below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2006 defects were detected in an average of 22.9 percent of Ford Scorpio of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 20%.
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Pros: The right to stay on road, a strong, fast
Cons: In winter cold, low driver's seat - disrupts transparency
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 19 years) | Owned for | 35`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 225 € (~ 112 € per year) | ||
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