FORD Scorpio · 2.3i 16V Platinum · Sedan · 1996 ‐ 1997

In 1996 Ford launched production of automobiles model Scorpio, modification of 2.3i 16V Platinum and terminated it in 1997. The weight of the car is 1.5 tons and a length of 4.8 meters, It is shaped as sedan with 4 doors, and may be fit in 5 men including the driver.

«Scorpio 2.3i 16V Platinum» auto with a 4-speed automatic gearbox is fitted to the rear-wheels. The 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 147 horsepower at 5600 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the automobile in 11.2 s to 100 km/h and achieve max speed of 204 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 14.4 l in the city driving mode, on the suburban 8.3 l, and the medium fuel consumption is 10.5 liters per 100 km. Gas tank capacity is 70 liters of petrol, what lets to go about 667 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the chassis through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/65HR15.

Ford Scorpio is not certified for crash test Euro NCAP. In addition to passive safety features (driver airbags), it is also equipped with dynamic systems of safety such as ABS.