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Ford Taurus I

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.5i (89 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 89 KM 1986–1991
SHO 3.0 V6 (223 KM) Selected Gasoline 223 KM 1989–1991
3.0 V6 (142 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 142 KM 1986–1991
3.8 V6 (142 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 142 KM 1988–1991
2.5i (89 KM) Selected Gasoline 89 KM 1986–1991
2.5i (106 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 106 KM 1986–1991

Selected engine version

2.5i (89 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1986–1991

Engine power
89 KM
Torque
176 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Taurus
Version
Taurus I
Engine
2.5i (89 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Piston stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
89 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
176 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
61 l
Minimum trunk capacity
524 l
Curb weight
1299 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4785 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1382 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/70 R14 ; 205/65 R15
Rim size
14; 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SHO 3.0 V6 (223 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1991

Engine power
223 KM
Torque
271 Nm
Engine displacement
2,986 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.6 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Taurus
Version
Taurus I
Engine
SHO 3.0 V6 (223 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.6 s

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2986 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
9.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
223 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
271 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
481 l
Curb weight
1396 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4785 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
215/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0 V6 (142 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1986–1991

Engine power
142 KM
Torque
217 Nm
Engine displacement
2,986 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Taurus
Version
Taurus I
Engine
3.0 V6 (142 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2986 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
9.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
142 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
217 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
61 l
Minimum trunk capacity
524 l
Curb weight
1372 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4785 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1382 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.8 V6 (142 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
142 KM
Torque
292 Nm
Engine displacement
3,797 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Maximum speed
185 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Taurus
Version
Taurus I
Engine
3.8 V6 (142 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
3797 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96.8 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
142 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
292 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
61 l
Minimum trunk capacity
524 l
Curb weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4785 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.5i (89 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1991

Engine power
89 KM
Torque
176 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
174 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Taurus
Version
Taurus I
Engine
2.5i (89 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
174 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Piston stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
89 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
176 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
61 l
Minimum trunk capacity
524 l
Curb weight
1303 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4785 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1382 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/70 R14; 205/65 R15
Rim size
14; 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5i (106 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1986–1991

Engine power
106 KM
Torque
176 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Taurus
Version
Taurus I
Engine
2.5i (106 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Piston stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
106 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
176 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
61 l
Minimum trunk capacity
524 l
Curb weight
1389 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4785 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1387 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
205/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes