Ford Probe 2nd generation
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Production period: | 1992 to 1997 |
Engines: | Gasoline: 2.0-2.5 liters (85-120 kW) |
Length: | 4544 mm |
Width: | 1733 mm |
Height: | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2614 mm |
Curb weight : | 1215-1295 kg |
The second generation model of the Probe (model T22 ), manufactured from October 1992 and presented in January 1993 , also known as Probe II , was initially not built for the European market.
History
The second generation is a typical 2 + 2 coupé with front-wheel drive, which was offered in two versions: with two-liter four-cylinder 16V and 85 kW and a 2.5l V6-24V with 120 kW.. Only at the end of 1994, an EU version (model ECP ) was introduced, but there was only a 5-speed manual transmission .Both the four-cylinder in line engine and the V6 engine met until 1994 the emission standard Euro 1, from 1995 then Euro 2.
The equipment was similarly extensive as in the first generation model, in addition to a power steering, the car had a central locking, electric windows, a height-adjustable leather steering wheel, leather gear knob, heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and windscreen wipers with variable wiper interval. In the interior, there were sports seats in the front with lumbar support, a split folding rear seat (50:50) and the six-cylinder model air conditioning.
From 1994, the car also had an alarm system with immobilizer, a digital clock and side indicators in the front fenders. The standard safety equipment consisted of ABS and a driver's airbag, from 1994 there was also a passenger airbag as standard. Furthermore, included with an audio systemStereo radio cassette player 2006 with four loudspeakers and electric antenna for standard equipment.For an additional charge there was metallic paint, an electric sunroof and from 1995 a body color painted rear spoiler, a leather trim on the special model Medici and a CFC-free air conditioning in the Probe 16V.
The Probe II was initially offered in the following finishes: White, Rio Red and Black, Silver Metallic, Calypso Green Metallic, Electric Blue Metallic. In the following years, the color palette changed as follows: Rio Red and Black, Laser Red Metallic, Space Blue Metallic, Opal Green Metallic, Ice Silver Metallic.Wheels and tires 16V - 6J x 15 light alloy wheels with 205/55 R15 24V - 7J x 16 light alloy wheels with 225/50 R16
Description
Technical
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Ford Probe 2nd generation tech
model
2.0 l 16V
2.5 l 24V
Construction period
12 / 1993-09 / 1997
10 / 1992-09 / 1997
capacity
1991 cm³
2497 cc
cylinder
4
6
valves
16
24
Bore × stroke
83.0 × 92.0 mm
84.5 × 74.2 mm
compression
9.0: 1
9.2: 1
power
85 kW (115 hp) at 5500 min -1
120 kW (163 hp) at 5500 min -1
torque
170 Nm at 4500 min -1
216 Nm at 4850 min -1
acceleration
10.6 s
8.0 s
top speed
204 km / h
220 km / h
Fuel tank
59 l (of which about 9 l reserve)
mass
1215 kg
1280-1295 kg