Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1988 - 1991/

What is the body type of Ford Taurus I?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1988 Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic?

185 km/h | 115 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

What is the power output of Ford Taurus Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic?

142 Hp, 292 Nm
215 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Taurus Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3797 cm³
231.71 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Ford 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Ford Taurus I Sedan 1988 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1988 Ford Taurus Sedan?

4785 mm
188.39 in.

What is the width of 1988 Ford Taurus Sedan?

1793 mm
70.59 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic?

1400 kg
3086 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Ford Taurus Sedan?

524 l
18.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- Ford Taurus
  - Taurus I
    - SHO 3.0 V6 (223 Hp)
    - 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.0 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.5i (106 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.5i (89 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.5i (89 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Taurus

Generation

Taurus I

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17 l/100 km 13.8 US mpg
16.6 UK mpg
5.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.6 sec

Maximum speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 101.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 208.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

142 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

37.4 Hp/l

Torque

292 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 215 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine displacement

3797 cm³ 231.71 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.8 mm 3.81 in.

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1400 kg 3086 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

524 l 18.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4785 mm 188.39 in.

Width

1793 mm 70.59 in.

Height

1379 mm 54.29 in.

Wheelbase

2692 mm 105.98 in.

Front track

1562 mm 61.5 in.

Rear (Back) track

1537 mm 60.51 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.1 m 39.7 ft.

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

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/