These are standard specifications for the 1988 Merkur Scorpio, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual Type 9
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1987 - 1990 |
| Price : | $23,390 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2933 cc | 179.0 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 144 BHP (105.984 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.8 in | 72 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
5 Manual Type 9
Production Figures
| Total Merkur Production for 1988 : | 7,352 |
| 1988 Merkur Scorpio | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19880301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 88V084000 |
| Summary | TRANSMISSION LINKAGE WAS ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY DURING PRODUCTION. |
| Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THETRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THETRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK. |
| Remedy | INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND ADJUST TRANSMISSION LINKAGE PROPERLY. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR. |
Data updated January 2023
1988 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,400 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,225 |
| Avg. Home : | $91,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1988 Merkur Scorpio FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio? A: The 1988 Merkur Scorpio has a wheelbase size of 108.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio? A: The 1988 Merkur Scorpio has a length of 186.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio? A: The 1988 Merkur Scorpio has a width of 69.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1988 Merkur Scorpio cost when new?A: The 1988 Merkur Scorpio had a base price of approximately $23,390 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio? A: The 1988 Merkur Scorpio was a Hatchback Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Merkur produce in 1988? A: Merkur produced 7,352 automobiles in 1988.Q: What engine did the 1988 Merkur Scorpio have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Merkur Scorpio was a V 6 (2933 cc | 179.0 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 144 BHP (105.984 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1988 Merkur Scorpio have? A: The 1988 Merkur Scorpio had a 5 speed Manual Type 9 gearbox.