Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1997 - 1999/

What is the body type of Ford Taurus III?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1997 Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?

225 km/h | 140 mph

What is the power output of Ford Taurus Sedan 1997 SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?

238 Hp, 312 Nm
230 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Taurus Sedan 1997 SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?

3.4 l
3392 cm³
206.99 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Ford SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Ford Taurus III Sedan 1997 SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 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 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan?

5016 mm
197.48 in.

What is the width of 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan?

1854 mm
72.99 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?

1560 kg
3439 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan?

447 l
15.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- Ford Taurus
  - Taurus III
    - SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic
    - SHO 3.4 V8 32V (225 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.0 V6 24V (200 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.0 V6 (145 Hp) Automatic

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General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Taurus

Generation

Taurus III

Modification (Engine)

SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1997

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 152.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5 kg/Nm, 200 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

238 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Power per litre

70.2 Hp/l

Torque

312 Nm @ 4800 rpm. 230 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

SHO

Engine displacement

3392 cm³ 206.99 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

82.4 mm 3.24 in.

Piston Stroke

79.5 mm 3.13 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1560 kg 3439 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

447 l 15.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5016 mm 197.48 in.

Width

1854 mm 72.99 in.

Height

1400 mm 55.12 in.

Wheelbase

2756 mm 108.5 in.

Front track

1565 mm 61.61 in.

Rear (Back) track

1560 mm 61.42 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m 38.71 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

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/55 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic /1997, 1998, 1999/