| General information |
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| Brand | Ford |
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| Model | Taurus |
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| Generation | Taurus III |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.0 V6 (145 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | 1995 year |
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| End of production | 1999 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 |
13.9 l/100 km
16.92 US mpg20.32 UK mpg7.19 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg33.63 UK mpg11.9 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 10.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
175 km/h
108.74 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 145 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 48.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
169.64 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model/Code | Vulcan |
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| Engine displacement |
2986 cm3
182.22 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
89 mm
3.5 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
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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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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.3 l
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt |
| Coolant |
11.0 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1518 kg
3346.62 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
447 l
15.79 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
61 l
16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
5016 mm
197.48 in. |
| Width |
1854 mm
72.99 in. |
| Height |
1400 mm
55.12 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2756 mm
108.5 in. |
| Front track |
1565 mm
61.61 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1560 mm
61.42 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.8 m
38.71 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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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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