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2008 Ford Taurus X SUV
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,033 (FWD)
4,203 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity: 2,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 19.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 41.0
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: power-assisted discs
Rear: power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable intake valve timing
Displacement: 3,496
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.5 x 88.7
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Power [hp]: 263 at 6,250
Torque [lb-ft]: 249 at 4,500
Redline: 6,700
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 16 (FWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 24 (FWD)
 
Transmission:
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.16
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 200.3
Width [in.]: 74.9
Height [in.]: 67.6
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.9
Front Track [in.]: 64.3
Rear Track [in.]: 64.4
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 146.2
Seating Capacity: 6 - 7
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.4
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 39.7
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 38.6
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 40.8
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 40.4
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 33.4
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.5
2. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.0
3. Shoulderroom [in.]: 50.8
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.5
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 56.0
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 45.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 15.8; 47.0 (behind second row)
85.5 (behind first row)
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]