FORD Scorpio · 2.5 TD Platinum · Sedan · 1996 ‐ 1997

In 1996 Ford began production of autos type Scorpio, modification 2.5 TD Platinum and finished it in 1997. This automobile has 4 doors, the body chassis is shaped like a sedan, weight 1.5 tons and length 4.8 meters, that allows a seat 5 people in sum.

«Scorpio 2.5 TD Platinum» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gear shift is connected to the rear-wheels. This automobile can speed up for 11.9 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 193 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «indirect injection system», which generate a maximum power of 116 hp at 4200 rpm.

Fuel tank capacity of this auto is 70 l of diesel, therefore when average fuel rate is 8.3 liters per 100 km (6.6 l on the track, 11.2 l in the urban), that let you drive about 844 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next size - 195/65HR15.

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