Compare: Ford Taurus 1997 Sedan 238 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Taurus

Generation

Taurus III

Modification (Engine)

SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1997 year

End of production

1999 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

238 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Torque

312 Nm @ 4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

SHO

Engine displacement

3392 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

82.4 mm

Piston Stroke

79.5 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

6.1 l

Coolant

10 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1560 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

447 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Dimensions

Length

5016 mm

Width

1854 mm

Height

1400 mm

Wheelbase

2756 mm

Front track

1565 mm

Rear (Back) track

1560 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/55 R16

Wheel rims size