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Ford Probe

Ford Probe
Vehicle information
ManufacturerAutoAlliance International
Parent companyFord Motor Company
Production1989 � 1997
AssemblyFlat Rock, Michigan, United States
PredecessorFord Capri (Europe)
Ford EXP (North America)
SuccessorFord Cougar (Europe)
Ford ZX2 (North America)
LayoutFF layout
RelatedMazda MX-6
Mazda 626

Ford Probe

Vehicle information
Production1988 - 1992
Body style2-door hatchback
PlatformMazda GD platform
Engine2.2 L 110 hp I4
2.2 L Turbo 145 hp I4
3.0 L 140 hp V6
Transmission4-speed F-4EAT automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase99 in (2515 mm)
Length177 in (4496 mm)
Width67.9 in (1725 mm)
1988 � 1990 GT: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
1991 � 92 GT: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height51.8 in (1316 mm)
1991 � 92 LX: 51.9 in (1318 mm)
1991 � 92 GT: 52.0 in (1321 mm)
Fuel capacity15.1 usgal (57.2 L ; 12.6 impgal)

Ford Probe

Vehicle information
Production1993 - 1997
Body style2-door hatchback
PlatformMazda GE platform
Engine2.0 L 118 hp I4
2.5 L 164 hp V6
Transmission5-speed G5M manual
Optional
4-speed F-4EAT automatic (1993 only, I4 engine)
4-speed CD4E automatic (1994-1997, I4 engine)
4-speed F-4EAT automatic (V6 engine)
Wheelbase1993 � 94: 102.9 in (2614 mm)
1995 � 97: 102.8 in (2611 mm)
Length1993 � 94: 178.9 in (4544 mm)
1995 � 97 Base: 178.7 in (4539 mm)
1995 � 97 GT: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width69.8 in (1773 mm)
Height51.6 in (1311 mm)
1993 � 94 GT: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
Weight2894 lb (1312.7 kg)
Fuel capacity15.5 usgal (58.7 L ; 12.9 impgal)

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The Ford Probe was a coupe produced by Ford, introduced in 1989 to replace the Ford EXP as the company's sport compact car. The Probe was fully based on the Mazda G-platform using unique sheetmetal and interior. The instrument cluster and pop-up headlight mechanisms are borrowed from the FC RX-7. While it was sold worldwide as a sporty coupe, the Probe was intended to fill the market niche formerly occupied by the Capri in Europe, and although it was intended as the replacement to the Ford EXP, it was also considered a possible replacement for the Ford Mustang in the North American market as a direct competitor with the Acura Integra and the Toyota Celica. During that time, Ford's marketing team had deemed that a front-wheel drive platform (borrowed Mazda GD and GE platforms) would have lower costs for production, and also because the platform had been gaining popularity with the consumers. Mustang fans objected to the front-wheel drive configuration, Japanese engineering, and lack of a V8, so Ford began work on a new design for the Mustang instead. The decision to stop producing the vehicle was made in 1997 because the Probe was the worst-performing model of that year selling only 32,505 vehicles.

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Lake County Record-Bee--By Staff reports LAKEPORT -- A woman driving a -Ford Probe- westbound on the 400 block of Soda Bay Road in Lakeport at about 3:30 pm on Monday crossed over ... - Date : Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:31:07 GMT+00:00
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Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier--During the investigation, deputies learned Keough was driving a 1994 -Ford Probe-. Authorities charged Keough with failure to maintain control, two counts of ... - Date : Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:40:17 GMT+00:00
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Santa Barbara Edhat--Hillview at Terry Court driver in white -Ford Probe- not breathing. 1000 Block of Quinientos baby having seizures medical emergency. 459 Burglary to residence ... - Date : Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:18:15 GMT+00:00
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WGMD Radio--A Delaware State Trooper observed a 1994 -Ford Probe- heading westbound on Williamsville Road approaching US 13 (S. DuPont Highway). The -Ford Probe- is the ... - Date : Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:16:44 GMT+00:00
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Norwich Evening News--Ryan Youngman, 15, of Middleton Road, Gorleston, was killed early yesterday when the -Ford- Fiesta he was travelling in collided with a wall as the ... - Date : Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:46:05 GMT+00:00
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Engine specifications :
2.2 L SOHC 12 Valve I4
Type Inline 4
Displacement  
Compression Ratio 8.6:1
Engine-control system Mazda with port fuel injection
Power (SAE net) 110 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 130 ft.lbf @ 3000 rpm

Engine specifications :
2.2 L Turbo SOHC 12 Valve I4
Type Inline 4
Displacement  
Compression Ratio 7.8:1
Engine-control system Mazda with port fuel injection
Power (SAE net) 145 hp @ 4300 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 190 ft.lbf @ 3500 rpm

Engine specifications :
3.0 L OHV 12 Valve V6
Type V6
Displacement  
Compression Ratio 8.6:1
Engine-control system Ford EEC-IV
Power (SAE net) 140 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 160 ft.lbf @ 3000 rpm

Models :
Year Model Engine Power Torque 0 - 60 mph (97 km/h) ¼ mile (0.4 km) Top speed
1993 - 1997 GL, SE 1991 cc (2 L ; 121.5 cuin) FS-DE I4 118 hp at 5500 rpm   at 4500 rpm 9.2s 16.8 113 mph (181.9 km/h)
1993 - 1997 GT 2497 cc (2.5 L ; 152.4 cuin) KL-DE V6 164 hp at 5600 rpm   at 4000 rpm 7.0s 15.5 at 89 mph (142 km/h) 133 mph (214 km/h)
1997 GTS 2497 cc (2.5 L ; 152.4 cuin) KL-DE V6 164 hp at 5600 rpm   at 4000 rpm 7.1s 15.5 at 89 mph (142 km/h) 133 mph (214 km/h)

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