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

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Key specs

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

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
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
5
Doors
4
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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
6
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
2
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
14