The Ford Taurus is a mid-size sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 10.1 seconds. It has a top speed of 130.49 mph and a drag coefficient of 0.31, making it a comfortable and efficient ride.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10.1 sec
Max Speed
210 km/h 130.49 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, a front track of 61.6 inches, and a rear track of 61.4 inches. The minimum turning circle of this car is 38.71 feet. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
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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 has a fuel-efficient petrol engine with different consumption rates in urban (11.8 l/100 km) and extra-urban (8.1 l/100 km) settings. This translates to an urban mileage of 19.93 US mpg and extra-urban mileage of 29.04 US mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Ford Taurus is a mid-size sedan with a 2.0L inline-6 engine producing 200 horsepower and 271 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive layout and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 10:1. It also features a multi-port fuel injection system and a DOHC valve train.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
200 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power Per Litre
67.4 Hp/l
Torque
271 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 199.88 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
Duratec 30
Engine Displacement
2967 cm3 181.06 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 l 5.49 US qt | 4.58 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30 / Ford WSS-M2C153-F
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 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 Ford Taurus is a reliable and safe car with a robust braking system, featuring ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, supported by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). It also has a hydraulic power steering system and a steering rack and pinion, making it easy to maneuver. The car rides on 15-inch wheels with 205/65 R15 tires, providing a comfortable ride.
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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 car boasts a strong power-to-weight ratio, indicating excellent acceleration and performance. Its weight-to-torque ratio is also impressive, suggesting ample low-end grunt. The spacious trunk and fuel tank capacity make it suitable for both daily commuting and long trips.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.6 kg/Hp, 131.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 178.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1522 kg 3355.44 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
447 l 15.79 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Ford - Taurus III
The Ford Taurus is 197.5 inches long.
The Ford Taurus has 5 seats.
The minimum turning circle of the Ford Taurus is 38.71 feet.
The Ford Taurus accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds.
The top speed of the Ford Taurus is 130.49 mph.
The drag coefficient of the Ford Taurus is 0.31.
The Taurus uses petrol (gasoline).
The Taurus consumes 11.8 liters of fuel per 100 km in urban areas.
The Taurus consumes 8.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in extra-urban areas.
The engine displacement is 2967 cm3 or 181.06 cu. in.
The transmission type is 4-speed automatic.
The engine aspiration type is naturally aspirated.
Ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
Steering rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering.
205/65 R15
The Taurus gets an estimated 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The Taurus comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine as standard, with an optional 2.0-liter turbocharged engine available.
The Taurus comes standard with features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Fuel consumption information is not in the given specs.
The minimum trunk/boot space is 447 l (15.79 cu. ft).
