Ford Taurus 1996–1999
3 generation (DN101)General information
Number of doors4
Car classD
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine3392 cm3 Gasoline
Power232 hp
GearboxAutomatic
Origin
United States
United StatesSpecifications
Engine
Compression ratio10
Max power (kW)173 kW
Engine power232 hp
Engine power235 PS
Maximum torque310 N*m
Capacity3392 cm3
Engine model3.4 sho
Engine code3.4 SHO
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque4800 RPM
Max power at RPM6100 RPM
Stroke cycle79.5 mm
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore82.4 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Ground clearance140 mm
Clearance140 mm
Height1400 mm
Rear track1537 mm
Curb weight1560 kg
Front track width1560 mm
Back track width1560 mm
Front track1565 mm
Width1850 mm
Wheel size205/65 R15
Wheelbase2760 mm
Max trunk capacity447 l
Number of seater5
Length5020 mm
Min trunk capacity560 l
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA63.4 5x108 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle11.6 m
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.6 s
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.4 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.7 l
Max speed225 km/h
Fuel tank capacity61 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.4 l
Fuel95
Cruising rangefrom 410 to 600 km
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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