SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Ford Taurus SE | $25,355 |
| Ford Taurus SEL | $27,555 |
| Ford Taurus SEL AWD | $29,405 |
| Ford Taurus Limited | $31,955 |
| Ford Taurus Limited AWD | $33,805 |
| Ford Taurus SHO AWD | $37,955 |
ENGINES
Type: |
3,496cc V6; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 263 at 6,250 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 249 at 4,500 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 92.5 x 88.7 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Redline: | 6,700 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 18 / 28 |
| Available with: | except SHO |
Type: |
3,496cc V6 twin-turbo; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 365 at 5,500 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 350 at 1,500 - 5,250 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 92.5 x 88.7 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Redline: | 6,200 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 17 / 25 |
| Available with: | SHO |
TRANSMISSION
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 4.84, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74 |
| Final Drive: | 2.77, 3.16 (FWD); 3.16, 3.39 (AWD); 2.77 (SHO) |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Front-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive |
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 |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
4,015 (FWD) 4,224 (AWD) 4,368 (SHO AWD) |
| Max. towing capacity [lbs]: | 1,000 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 19.0 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
39.7 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
202.9 |
Width [in.]: |
76.2 |
Height [in.]: |
60.7 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 112.9 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 65.3 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 65.5 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
102.2 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
39.0 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 37.8 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.9 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 38.1 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
57.9 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 56.9 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
56.3 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 55.8 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
20.1 |
