Ford Taurus 3.8 Automatic (140 hp)

Generation 1 · 1985–1991

General

Turning circle
11.6 m
Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1801 mm
Length
4877 mm
Height
1374 mm
Wheelbase
2693 mm
Boot volume (min)
481 L
Ground clearance
130 mm
Curb weight
1420 kg
Boot volume (max)
481 L
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1537 mm

Engine

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

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4

Suspension & Brakes

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

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
10.6 s
Cruising range
from 360 to 550 km

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
95 octane
City fuel consumption
12.4 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
8.4 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Combined fuel consumption
10.7 l/100 km

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