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Ford Taurus SEL AWD

General information

ModelFord Taurus SEL AWD
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3494 ccm (213.20 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement3494 ccm (213.20 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power267.00 PS (196 kW or 263 HP) at 6251 Rev. per min.
Max torque337.64 Nm (34.4 kgf-m or 249.0 ft.lbs) at 4501 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2412 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors3
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

Turn circle13 m (515.7 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

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)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 inches)
Fuel capacity78.0 litres (20.61 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD25135
CO2 emissions140.0 g/km
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