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Ford Scorpio 2nd Gen

1994 – 1998 — USA

The Ford Scorpio, an executive car produced by Ford Germany from 1985 to 1998, was designed to replace the European Ford Granada line. Despite being marketed under the Granada name in the UK and Ireland until 1994, the Scorpio targeted the executive car market with its predecessor's success. In the late 1980s, a variant known as the Merkur Scorpio was briefly sold in North America. While the Ford Taurus was a similar size vehicle, Ford saw the need for two distinct models due to different market preferences. Scorpio buyers valued attributes like high-speed stability, a tight turning radius, and spacious rear seating. On the other hand, American buyers had different priorities and requirements which did not align with the Scorpio's features. Key Points: 1. The Ford Scorpio was an executive car produced by Ford Germany from 1985 to 1998. 2. It replaced the European Ford Granada line and targeted the executive car market. 3. In the UK and Ireland, the Scorpio was marketed under the Granada name until 1994. 4. A North American variant called the Merkur Scorpio was briefly sold in the late 1980s. 5. Scorpio buyers valued high-speed stability, a tight turning radius, and spacious rear seating. 6. Ford maintained two separate car models (Scorpio and Taurus) due to differing market preferences and requirements.

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1994 – 1998 — USA

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