FORD Scorpio Wagon 1992-1994 Photos, engines & full specs

Along with the second facelift for the Scorpio Sedan, Ford introduced a station wagon for its biggest car on the European market: the Scorpio Wagon.

Ford introduced the wagon version for the Scorpio in 1992 to regain a part of the executive market that it lost after switching from the three-box Granada to the hatchback Scorpio in 1985. While its move didn't work as expected, at least it slowed down the drop in sales. Starting with 1992, it also introduced a new engine range. Ford learned that the Peugeot engines were too slow and opted to use only the WM Motori turbocharged units.

The Wagon shared its front fascia with the sedan version. It featured bigger headlights and redesigned bumpers. Ford kept the same rear doors from the sedan, but it extended the roof and added an oddly-looking rear set of windows for the trunk area. The designers made a vertical drop for the tailgate and added small taillights mounted on the quarter panels' back in the rear.

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.