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Ford Taurus 3.0

General information

ModelFord Taurus 3.0
Year2000
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2961 ccm (180.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2961 ccm (180.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power204.00 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 6150 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.86 Nm (25.6 kgf-m or 185.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke89.0 x 79.5 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1355 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4380 litres (1,157 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1506 kg (3,320.2 pounds)
Overall length5030 mm (198.0 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)
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