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== First generation (1989) == {{Infobox automobile | name = First generation | production = 1988β1992 | model_years = 1989β1992 | image = Ford Probe GT (40406914970) (cropped).jpg | body_style = 3-door liftback | platform = [[Mazda G platform#GD|Mazda GD platform]] | wheelbase = {{convert|99|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|177|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|67.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1989β1991 GT: {{convert|68.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1991β93 GT: {{convert|68.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|51.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1991β93 LX: {{convert|51.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />1991β93 GT: {{convert|52.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | transmission = 4-speed [[Mazda G4A-EL]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed [[Mazda M5]] [[Manual transmission|manual]] | engine = 2.2 L {{Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2]] [[Straight-4|I4]]<br />2.2 L [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] {{Convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Mazda F engine#F2T|Mazda F2T]] I4<br />3.0 L {{Convert|140-145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Ford Vulcan engine|Vulcan]] [[V6 engine|V6]] | designer = Toshi Saito (1983)<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.performanceprobe.com/index2.php?redirect=http://www.performanceprobe.com/info/index.php?do=history|access-date=January 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213135142/http://www.performanceprobe.com/index2.php?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.performanceprobe.com%2Finfo%2Findex.php%3Fdo%3Dhistory|archive-date=February 13, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Shoar|first1=Perry|title=Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford Probe GT β Under Pressure|date=September 24, 2020|url=http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/cc-capsule-1990-ford-probe-gt-under-pressure/}}</ref> }} The first generation Ford Probe was based on the [[Mazda G platform|Mazda GD platform]], and was powered by a 2.2 L SOHC 12-valve 4-cylinder [[Mazda F engine#F2|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|Flat Rock]], Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-08-24|title=Mazda Finally Ends U.S. Production At Flat Rock, Michigan|url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/mazda-finally-ends-u-s-production-at-flat-rock-michigan-165589/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=Automobile Magazine|language=en}}</ref> The Probe was available in several trim levels that differ depending on the market in which the vehicle was sold. In the [[United States]], the Probe was available in GL, LX, and GT trim levels:<ref name="Mon896">{{cite journal | ref=MA896 | journal=Le Moniteur de l'Automobile | page= 120 | title= Ford Probe: La Maztang |trans-title=Ford Probe: the MazTang | last= Geenen | first= Bernard | location=Brussels, Belgium | language=fr | volume=3 | number= 896 | date=March 31, 1988 | publisher=Editions Auto-Magazine }}</ref> * The GL was the base model with the {{Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|130|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} F2 2.2 L 4-cylinder engine and few options. Most Probes sold in the United States were equipped with air conditioning. * The LX added options for power locks, power windows, electrically adjusted exterior mirrors, a storage tray underneath the front passenger seat, as well as an optional flip-up moon roof. Starting in 1990, the LX was available with the 3.0 L "Vulcan" [[V6 engine]], that was also used in the [[Ford Taurus]], [[Ford Ranger]], [[Ford Tempo]], and [[Ford Aerostar]]. The LX package offered optional equipment, such as a single-disc CD player, and a [[Electronic instrument cluster|digital instrument cluster]] coupled with a fuel economy computer installed in a hidden compartment on top of the center dashboard air conditioning vents. * [[File:Ford Probe GT (40406915200) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Ford Probe GT rear]]The GT included all the equipment of the LX, but featured the F2T 2.2 L [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]], intercooled 4-cylinder engine that produced {{Convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|190|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. It came with an IHI RHB5-VJ11 turbocharger and an intercooler to the intake tract, as well as a knock sensor and electronic boost controller to the engine-control system. The boost pressure was {{convert|7.3|psi|bar|abbr=on}} in the vicinity of 2,500 rpm. The GT version also came with 4-wheel disc brakes with [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]], a 3-way adjustable suspension utilizing variable damping shocks, and a speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (VAP). The Probe GT's suspension system was based on a Mazda design, but its tuning was different and included nitrogen-gas pressurized front and rear struts, with stabilizer bars. The 1991 Probe was given a 4-star crash rating in collision tests conducted by the U.S. [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]].<ref name="NHTSA">{{cite web|url=http://www.safercar.gov/Cars/1125.html|title=NHTSA|access-date=February 29, 2008|work=safercar.gov}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> === Engine specifications === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Engine Family|| [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2]]<ref name="For Probe FAQ">{{cite web|url=http://performanceprobe.com|title=Ford Probe Specs|access-date=February 29, 2008|work=performanceprobe.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430144354/http://www.performanceprobe.com/|archive-date=April 30, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2T]]<ref name="For Probe FAQ"/>|| [[Ford Vulcan engine]]<ref name="For Probe FAQ"/> |- | Engine Setup|| align="center"colspan="2" | {{cvt|2184|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}}<br />inline-4 || align="center"| {{cvt|2986|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}}<br />60Β° V6 |- | Valve Train|| align="center"colspan="2" | 3-Valves SOHC|| align="center"| 2-Valves Pushrod OHV |- | Compression Ratio|| align="center"| 8.6:1 || align="center"| 7.8:1 || align="center"| 9.7:1 |- | Power (SAE net)|| align="center"| {{cvt|110|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4700 rpm<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" | {{cvt|145|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4300 rpm|| align="center" | {{Cvt|140|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4800 rpm ('90)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /><br />{{Cvt|145|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4800 rpm ('91-'92)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> |- | Torque (SAE net)||align="center"| {{cvt|130|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3000 rpm<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" | {{cvt|190|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3500 rpm|| align="center" | {{cvt|160|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3000 rpm ('90)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /><br />{{cvt|165|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3400 rpm ('91-'92)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> |- | 0-60 mph||align="center"|9.3s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |7.0s<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-05-03 |title=Tested: 1989 $20K Sports Coupe Roundup |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a36291810/1989-sports-coupe-comparison-test/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-us}}</ref>|| align="center" |8.2s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> |- | 1/4 mile|| align="center"|17.0s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |15.3s @ {{cvt|90|mph|km/h|1}}<ref name=":0" />|| align="center" |16.2s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> |- | Top speed|| align="center"|{{cvt|113|mph|km/h|1}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> Electronically Limited || align="center" |{{cvt|131|mph|kph|1}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |{{cvt|113|mph|km/h|1}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> Electronically Limited |- | Fuel Delivering|| align="center" colspan="2" | Mazda with port-fuel injection || align="center"|Ford EEC-IV |- | Fuel Capacity|| align="center" colspan="3" | {{convert|15.1|usgal}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> |- | Fuel Efficiency|| align="center"|{{cvt|10.2|L/100km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}} || align="center"|{{cvt|11.5|L/100km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}} || align="center"|{{cvt|13.7|L/100km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}} |- | NET Weight ||align="center"| {{cvt|2730|lbs|kg|0}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> {{Cvt|2810|lbs|kg}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> | align="center" | {{cvt|3000|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> {{Cvt|3035|lbs|kg}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> | align="center" | {{cvt|2970|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> {{Cvt|3070|lbs|kg}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> |} === Production figures === {| class="wikitable" |+Ford Probe Production Figures<ref name="Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1976β1999">{{Cite book |last=Flammang |first=James M. |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43301709 |title=Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1976β1999 |date=1999 |publisher=Krause Publications |others=Ron Kowalke |isbn=0-87341-755-0 |edition=3rd |location=Iola, WI |oclc=43301709}}</ref> ! !Yearly Total |- |'''1989''' |162,889 |- |'''1990''' |109,898 |- |'''1991''' |73,200 |- |'''1992''' |41,035 |- !Total !<u>387,022</u> |}
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