FORD Scorpio · 2.9i 24V Ghia · Sedan · 1997 ‐ 1998

In 1997 Ford started production of cars model Scorpio, modification of 2.9i 24V Ghia and terminated it in 1998. This automobile has four doors, the body is shaped like a sedan, weight 1.5 tons and length 4.8 meters, which allows a seat 5 people total.

«Scorpio 2.9i 24V Ghia» car with a 4-speed automatic transmission is fitted to the rear wheels. This auto can speed up for 9 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 225 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a maximum output of 207 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this automobile is 70 liters of petrol, thus when mixed fuel consumption is 12.6 liters per 100 km (9.5 l on the suburban, 17.8 l in the urban), accordingly allows to go nearly 556 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/55HR15.

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