Ford Taurus I
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Key specs

Ford Taurus Sedan 1988, 1991

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?185 km/h
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
How much power?142 Hp, 292 Nm
What is the engine size?3.8 l
3797 cm3
How many cylinders?6, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4785 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1793 mm
What is the curb weigh?1400 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?524 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1988-1991 Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic Specs 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

General information
Brand Ford
Model Taurus
Generation Taurus
Modification (Engine) 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1988
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17 l/100 km 13.84 US mpg
16.62 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9 sec
Maximum speed185 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.9 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 142 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre 37.4 Hp/l
Torque 292 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement3797 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore96.8 mm
Piston Stroke86 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1400 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 524 l
Fuel tank capacity 61 l
Dimensions
Length 4785 mm
Width 1793 mm
Height 1379 mm
Wheelbase 2692 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.1 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Wishbone
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack
Tires size 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size R14