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Tempo GL (Gen 1)
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Tempo GL (Gen 1)

Gen 1 · 1984–1987FWD

The Tempo GL is a front-drive first-generation sedan built from 1984 to 1987. Its 2.3L HSC four-cylinder makes 90 PS and 163 Nm through a 5-speed manual. It has four doors and five seats.

89 hpPower
1984-1987Year
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Tempo GL (Gen 1), every angle

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Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
Tempo GL (Gen 1)Exterior
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.3L I4 (HSC)
Displacement2.3 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power89 hp
Torque163 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length4468 mm
Width1727 mm
Height1339 mm
Wheelbase2537 mm
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The Tempo and its Mercury twin, the Topaz, were new for the 1984 model year and replaced the rear-drive Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr. A thoroughly updated second generation arrived in 1988. For 1992 a 3.0-liter Vulcan V6 joined the 2.3-liter four, standard on the sporty GLS and the Topaz XR5, but those V6 versions lasted a single year and the GLS was dropped for 1993. The 1994 model year was the last for the cars themselves.

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