| General information |
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| Brand | Ford |
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| Model | Taurus |
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| Generation | Taurus I |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | 1988 year |
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| End of production | 1991 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17 l/100 km
13.84 US mpg16.62 UK mpg5.88 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
11 l/100 km
21.38 US mpg25.68 UK mpg9.09 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 8.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
185 km/h
114.95 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.9 kg/Hp, 101.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 208.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 142 Hp @ 3800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 37.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
292 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
215.37 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine displacement |
3797 cm3
231.71 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
96.8 mm
3.81 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
86 mm
3.39 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1400 kg
3086.47 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
524 l
18.5 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
61 l
16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4785 mm
188.39 in. |
| Width |
1793 mm
70.59 in. |
| Height |
1379 mm
54.29 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2692 mm
105.98 in. |
| Front track |
1562 mm
61.5 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1537 mm
60.51 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
12.1 m
39.7 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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