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Ford Taurus

(2000 model)

Brief specs of 2000 Ford Taurus

2-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve V engine, 2967 cm3 / 181.1 cu in / 181.1 cu in, 115.0 kW / 154.2 hp / 154.2 hp @ 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm, 244.1 N·m / 180.0 lb·ft / 180.0 lb·ft @ 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2000
ModelTaurusIssued until
SerieTaurusNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1370 l / 48.38 cu ft / 48.38 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5030 mm / 198.0 in / 198.0 inTotal (curb) weight1477 kg / 3256 lb / 3256 lb
Width1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 inDry weight
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inLoad capacity538 kg / 1186 lb / 1186 lb
Wheelbase3030 mm / 119.3 in / 119.3 inGross (max.) weight2015 kg / 4442 lb / 4442 lb
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.66  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke78.7 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.13
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement2967 cm3 / 181.1 cu in / 181.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity488.50 cm3/cylinder / 29.810 cu in/cylinder / 29.810 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio9.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power115.0 kW / 154.2 hp / 154.2 hp at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm
AspirationMax. torque244.1 N·m / 180.0 lb·ft / 180.0 lb·ft at 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)46.0 kW / 61.7 hp / 61.7 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output38.8 kW/l / 0.852 bhp/cu in / 0.852 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque82.3 N·m/l / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio105.6 kW/ton / 80.0 bhp/ton / 80.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions155 g/km / 249 g/mi / 249 g/mi
  Range576 km / 358 mi / 358 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/50-R15Tyres rear175/65-R14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Taurus

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