Ford - Taurus III-3.0 V6 (145 Hp) Automatic

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Ford - Taurus III

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:57 p.m.

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Brand	Ford
Model	Taurus
Generation	Taurus III
Modification	3.0 V6 (145 Hp) Automatic
Start Of Production	1995
End Of Production	1999

Performance

The Ford Taurus is a mid-size car with a decent acceleration of 10.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 175 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.31 suggests a relatively aerodynamic design.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	10.6 sec
Max Speed	175 km/h 108.74 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd	0.31

Body & Dimensions

The Ford Taurus is a Sedan with a length of 197.5 inches, width of 73 inches, and height of 55.1 inches. It has a wheelbase of 108.5 inches, front and rear track of 61.6 inches and 61.4 inches respectively, and a minimum turning circle of 38.71 feet. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.

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Rating
Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
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 Track	1560 mm 61.42 in.
Min Turning Circle	11.8 m 38.71 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Ford Taurus is a mid-size sedan that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) and has a fuel consumption of 13.9 l/100 km in urban areas and 8.4 l/100 km in extra-urban areas.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	13.9 l/100 km 16.92 US mpg 20.32 UK mpg 7.19 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.63 UK mpg 11.9 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Ford Taurus is a front-wheel drive sedan powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine, producing 145 horsepower and 169 lb-ft of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and has a fuel-efficient engine with a compression ratio of 9.2. The suspension system consists of wishbone front and rear suspension, providing a smooth ride.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	145 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power Per Litre	48.6 Hp/l
Torque	230 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 169.64 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	Vulcan
Engine Displacement	2986 cm3 182.22 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Configuration	V-engine
Cylinder Bore	89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke	80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio	9.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity	4.25 l 4.49 US qt \| 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	5W-30 / Ford WSS-M2C153-F
Coolant	11 l 11.62 US qt \| 9.68 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension	Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Wishbone

Brakes

The Taurus features ventilated disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear for reliable stopping power. It comes equipped with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced control in slippery conditions. The steering is hydraulically assisted for effortless maneuvering. The car rides on 205/65 R15 tires mounted on 15-inch wheels.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	205/65 R15
Wheel Rims Size	15

Weight & Capacity

The Ford Taurus is a powerful sedan with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.5 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.6 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1518 kg and a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 447 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 61 liters.

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Weight To Power Ratio	10.5 kg/Hp, 95.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 Nm/tonne
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