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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 225 km/h 0-100 km/h: sec |
| How much power? | 238 Hp, 312 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 3.4 l 3392 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5016 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1854 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1560 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 447 l |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ford |
| Model | Taurus |
| Generation | Taurus |
| Modification (Engine) | SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg 20.47 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 238 Hp @ 6100 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 70.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 312 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Model Engine | SHO |
| Engine displacement | 3392 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 82.4 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 79.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1560 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 447 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 61 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5016 mm |
| Width | 1854 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2756 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.8 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 | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | R16 |
