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Ford Taurus X

General information

ModelFord Taurus X
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3500 ccm (213.57 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.32 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3500 ccm (213.57 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power264.00 PS (194 kW or 260 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Max torque332.22 Nm (33.9 kgf-m or 245.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 75.5 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2385 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Cargo space595 litres (157 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle13 m (515.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 1607.8 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 1496.1 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution

Dimensions and weight

Weight1107 kg (2,440.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1730 kg (3,814.0 pounds)
Towing weight454 kg (1,000.9 pounds)
Overall length5130 mm (202.0 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1570 mm (61.8 inches)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 inches)
Fuel capacity78.0 litres (20.61 gallons)
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