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Probe
1997 Ford Probe
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Probe
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
24V Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
163 hp
Power (kW)
120 kW
Torque
212 Nm (156 lb-ft)
Top speed
220 km/h
(137 mph)
0–60 mph
8.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.5 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,544 mm
(178.9 in)
Width
1,780 mm
(70.1 in)
Height
1,310 mm
(51.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,614 mm
(102.9 in)
Curb weight
1,280 kg
(2,822 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
2,497 cc
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
84.5 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
74.2 mm
(2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
9.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
59 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.8 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,510 mm
(59.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,510 mm
(59.4 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
959 mm
(37.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
884 mm
(34.8 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
360 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,000 litres
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Leg Room, Front
1,094 mm
(43.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear
725 mm
(28.5 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,368 mm
(53.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,690 kg
(3,726 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Cargo Capacity
410 kg
(904 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Awards
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1993
Probe
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Probe Standard
1993–1997
Generation
2nd Generation
Year
1997
Powertrain
24V Manual
Horsepower
163 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
