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Ford Scorpio

Years1985–1998
Generations10
Total variants192
Body stylesWagon · Sedan · Hatchback
PlatformFord DE-1 platform
DesignerUwe Bahnsen · James Kelly
AssemblyGermany: Cologne
PredecessorGranada
Also known asGranada · Merkur Scorpio

The Ford Scorpio is a wagon, sedan and hatchback model, produced 1985–1998, spanning 10 generations with 192 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Scorpio Wagon (1997-1998), Scorpio (1997-1998), Scorpio Wagon (1994-1997) and Scorpio (1994-1997). Body styles across the Scorpio lineage span wagon, sedan and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Scorpio (1985-1990) generation is the most extensively documented, with 55 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 10

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Ford Scorpio have?

The Ford Scorpio has 10 generations with 192 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Ford Scorpio produced?

The Ford Scorpio has been produced 1985–1998. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Ford Scorpio?

The Ford Scorpio is available as Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

33,798Estimated total · €6,760 per year
  • Depreciation11,535
  • Fuel / energy13,913
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 2

Ford Scorpio: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Granada
  • Merkur Scorpio
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Scorpio (1985-1990)1985–1990121 hp12.1 s55€16k–€35k★ 3.6
Scorpio (1990-1992)1990–1992122 hp12.2 s17€21k–€41k★ 3.0
Scorpio (1992-1994)1992–1994130 hp11.5 s15€24k–€44k★ 3.0

Equipment

Scorpio Wagon (1997-1998)

Does the Ford Scorpio have parking sensors?
Standard (rear)on all versions
Does the Ford Scorpio have cruise control?
Standardon all versions
Does the Ford Scorpio have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions