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Ford Taurus SEL Sedan

General information

ModelFord Taurus SEL Sedan
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating48 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2966 ccm (180.99 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2966 ccm (180.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power155.00 PS (114 kW or 153 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque265.78 Nm (27.1 kgf-m or 196.0 ft.lbs)
Compression9.7:1
Bore x stroke89.0 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1194 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Cargo space481 litres (127 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1298 kg (2,861.6 pounds)
Towing weight794 kg (1,750.5 pounds)
Overall length5030 mm (198.0 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD22860
Service interval20,000 km
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