Ford Taurus 3.8 Manual (140 hp)

Generation 1 · 1985–1991

General

Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
5
Number of seats
5
Body type
Estate

Dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2693 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Boot volume (min)
481 L
Curb weight
1420 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, transverse
Engine capacity
3,797 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
292 Nm
Max torque RPM
2,400 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
9
Bore
96.8 mm
Stroke
86 mm
Engine code
Essex 3.8
Engine model
essex
Engine power
140 hp
Max power (kW)
103 kW
Max power RPM
3,800 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
9 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
61 L
City fuel consumption
17 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
11 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane

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