Ford Taurus 1996–1999
3 generation (DN101)General information
Number of doors4
Car classD
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine2986 cm3 Gasoline
Power143 hp
GearboxAutomatic
Origin
United States
United StatesSpecifications
Engine
Max power (kW)107 kW
Engine power143 hp
Engine power145 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque231 N*m
Capacity2986 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque3250 RPM
Max power at RPM4525 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Stroke cycle80 mm
Cylinder bore89 mm
Compression ratio9.2
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Cylinder layoutV-type
Engine modelvulcan
Engine codeVulcan
Bodywork
Ground clearance130 mm
Clearance140 mm
Height1400 mm
Curb weight1525 kg
Rear track1537 mm
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 km11.0 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.9 l
Max speed175 km/h
Fuel tank capacity61 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.4 l
Fuel92
Cruising rangefrom 470 to 720 km
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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