Are Ford Probes fast?

The Probe hit 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, 0.2 quicker than the MX-6. Its quarter-mile clocking of 15.5 seconds at 89 mph also edges out the MX-6’s 15.6-second/88-mph performance. And the Probe’s 133-mph top speed is 4 mph faster than the MX-6’s. Credit the Probe’s wider and taller tires for the improved performance.

Will Ford Probe be a collectible?

These cars have quite a bit of value when they’re brand new, and they also tend to be produced in lower volumes as a result of their high price. Despite their status as “economy” cars, they are very much collectible. We suspect the Probe will exceed the expectations of collectors for the same reasons.

Did the Ford Probe have a turbo?

The Ford Probe is a liftback coupé produced by Ford, introduced in 1988 and produced until 1997….First generation (1988–1992)

First generation
Engine	2.2 L 110 hp (82 kW) Mazda F2 I4 2.2 L Turbo 145 hp (108 kW) Mazda F2T I4 3.0 L 140 hp (104 kW) Vulcan V6

Is the Ford Probe a sports car?

Based on the Mazda MX-6 as a sport compact coupe, the Probe was intended to fill the market niche formerly occupied by the Capri in Europe, and it was originally intended to be the fourth generation Ford Mustang in the North American market as a direct competitor with the Acura Integra, Isuzu Piazza, Nissan 200SX, and …

How long did the Ford Probe last?

The first generation Ford Probe was based on the Mazda GD platform, and was powered by a 2.2 L SOHC 4-cylinder Mazda F2 engine. It debuted in 1988 for the 1989 model year and was produced until 1992 in the United States in Flat Rock, Michigan.

Is Ford Probe RWD?

Enter the Ford Probe, a front-wheel drive sports car that was also meant to replace the European Ford Capri. On the outside, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with the car, and it had some decent racing chops. However, the Ford Probe was a spectacular failure in both the United States and Europe.

Are Ford Probes collectible?

Despite their status as “economy” cars, they are very much collectible. We suspect the Probe will exceed the expectations of collectors for the same reasons.

Did the Ford Probe have a Mazda engine?

How many Ford Probes are left on the road?

	2021	2019
FORD PROBE 16V	121	144
FORD PROBE 24V	191	224