Ford Taurus 1986–1991

1 generation (DN5)
No photos yet3.8 AT (140 PS)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classD
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine3797 cm3 Gasoline
Power138 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
Sedanwagon
Trim
2.5 AT (105 hp)2.5 AT (90 hp)2.5 MT (90 hp)3.0 AT (140 PS)3.0 MT (140 PS)3.8 AT (140 PS)3.8 MT (140 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)103 kW
Engine power138 hp
Engine power140 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Maximum torque292 N*m
Capacity3797 cm3
Max power at RPM3800 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Stroke cycle86 mm
Compression ratio9
Cylinder bore96.8 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine modelEssex
Engine codeEssex 3.8
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance130 mm
Ground clearance140 mm
Height1400 mm
Curb weight1495 kg
Rear track1535 mm
Back track width1537 mm
Front track1565 mm
Front track width1565 mm
Width1801 mm
Max trunk capacity2290 l
Wheelbase2693 mm
Min trunk capacity481 l
Length4874 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeWagon
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle13 m
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.9 s
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.8 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.1 l
Max speed190 km/h
Fuel tank capacity61 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.4 l
Fuel95
Cruising rangefrom 390 to 620 km
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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