Compare: Ford Taurus 1989 Sedan 223 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Taurus

Generation

Taurus I

Modification (Engine)

SHO 3.0 V6 (223 Hp)

Start of production

1989

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

230 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 159.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 194.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

223 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Power per litre

74.7 Hp/l

Torque

271 Nm @ 4800 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

7000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine displacement

2986 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Compression ratio

9.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1396 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

481 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Dimensions

Length

4785 mm

Width

1793 mm

Height

1379 mm

Wheelbase

2692 mm

Front track

1562 mm

Rear (Back) track

1537 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

215/60 R15

Wheel rim size