(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Taurus | Issued until | |
| Serie | Taurus | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Country | US,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4877 mm / 192.0 in / 192.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1808 mm / 71.2 in / 71.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.81 |
| Height | 1374 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1420 kg / 3131 lb / 3131 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm / 106.0 in / 106.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1565 mm / 61.6 in / 61.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1537 mm / 60.5 in / 60.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.320 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.7 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.13 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2931 cm3 / 178.9 cu in / 178.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 488.50 cm3/cylinder / 29.810 cu in/cylinder / 29.810 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 104.4 kW / 141.9 hp / 141.9 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 217.0 Nm / 160.1 lbft / 160.1 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | other | Max. net output | 103.0 kW / 140.0 bhp / 140.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 47.8 kW/l / 1.065 bhp/cu in / 1.065 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.04 Nm/l / 0.648 lbft/cu in / 0.648 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 98.59 kW/ton / 134.05 bhp/ton / 134.05 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Taurus
