1993 Ford Probe GT Review & Specs - Automobile Magazine Buying & Leasing '95
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Buying-guide magazine page reviewing the 1993 Ford Probe GT, with specification box, competitor comparisons and real-world owner reactions.
Part of 1993-1997 Ford Probe Brochures & Literature
This is a two-page spread from Automobile Magazine's "Buying & Leasing '95" issue covering the 1993 Ford Probe GT as part of a long-term (Four Seasons) test review. The article includes full factory specifications: a 24-valve DOHC 2.5L V-6 (2507 cc) producing 164 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 156 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm, 5-speed manual with gear ratios and a 4.39:1 final drive, dimensions, curb weight (2815 lb), suspension, brakes (vented front/rear discs with ABS), 16-inch wheels with 225/50VR-16 Goodyear Eagle VR50 tires, and performance figures (0-60 in 7.5 sec, 132 mph top speed, 24.7 mpg observed). It lists actual ownership costs over a 38,174-mile review period: scheduled maintenance, warranty and non-warranty repair costs, and common part prices. A "Wear and Tear" box notes problem areas (driver's-side window mechanism, paint job) and NADA used values. Three owners provide real-world likes and dislikes. Competitor specs are given for the 1994 Mazda MX-6 LS, Toyota Celica GT Liftback, and Volkswagen Corrado SLC. A "Running Changes" sidebar explains 1994 updates: passenger air bag, CFC-free A/C, second keyless fob, and new colors including wild orchid on the GT.
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Frequently asked questions
- What engine does the 1993 Ford Probe GT have?
- A 24-valve DOHC V-6 with aluminum block and heads, 153 cu in (2507 cc), producing 164 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 156 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm, with sequential multipoint fuel injection and a 7000 rpm redline.
- How fast is the 1993 Probe GT?
- Per manufacturer's data: 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds, standing ¼-mile in 16.0 sec @ 85 mph, and a top speed of 132 mph. Observed fuel economy was 24.7 mpg.
- What problem areas did the magazine report on the 1993 Probe GT?
- The Wear and Tear section lists the driver's-side window mechanism and the paint job as problem areas. Owners also complained of wind noise from the side windows and water dripping onto seats when doors open while wet.
- What changed on the 1994 Ford Probe versus the 1993?
- All 1994 Probes added a passenger's-side air bag (causing a bulge on the dash), a CFC-free air conditioner, a second keyless remote fob, and new colors: aspen silver, portofino blue, coral mist, and wild orchid (GT only).
- What wheels and tires came on the 1993 Probe GT?
- 16 x 7.0-inch cast aluminum wheels with 225/50VR-16 Goodyear Eagle VR50 tires.
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