1992 FORD Scorpio Sedan 2.9i 5MT (146 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Just two years after the first facelift, Ford introduced another refresh for its European flagship range, the Scorpio.

This time, the blue-oval brand had all the knowledge to do things right. They learned that the Peugeot engines were too slow and opted to use only the WM Motori turbocharged units, which were at least acceptable, but still slower than what BMW and Mercedes-Benz offered for their cars. Ford’s attention turned toward the design, and it improved.

Bigger, rounded headlights, bigger grille, and smoother lines were the main attributes of the 1992 Scorpio facelift. The bumpers got redesigned, and in the back, the car received bigger taillights. It was finally looking like a mid-size executive sedan.

The interior was far better, with smoother lines on the dashboard. It even featured a center stack with the HVAC controls placed on the top and the audio controls underneath them. It improved the sound-deadening materials, and the fittings inside finally matched those installed on the BMW 5-Series. The Ghia trim-level featured power seats, leather upholstery, and wood-trims on the dash and door panels.

Under the hood, Ford dropped the carbureted engines and improved the efficiency for the others. But the car was still unconvincing from the performance point of view. The base version provided 120 hp, but it was from the 1990 model-year. The Cosworth, 2.9-liter engine was powerful enough to propel the vehicle well beyond 120 mph (194 kph), but it was still thirsty.