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Ford Taurus SEL

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Ford Taurus SEL

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3495 cm3 / 213.3 cu in / 213.3 cu in, 196.0 kW / 262.8 hp / 262.8 hp @ 6251 rpm / 6251 rpm / 6251 rpm, 337.6 N·m / 249.0 lb·ft / 249.0 lb·ft @ 4501 rpm / 4501 rpm / 4501 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2008
ModelTaurus SELIssued until
SerieTaurusNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)595 l / 21.01 cu ft / 21.01 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)3058 l / 107.99 cu ft / 107.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5130 mm / 202.0 in / 202.0 inTotal (curb) weight1110 kg / 2447 lb / 2447 lb
Width1900 mm / 74.8 in / 74.8 inDry weight
Height1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inLoad capacity542 kg / 1195 lb / 1195 lb
Wheelbase2870 mm / 113.0 in / 113.0 inGross (max.) weight1652 kg / 3642 lb / 3642 lb
Track frontTowing weight454 kg / 1001 lb / 1001 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance210 mm / 8.3 in / 8.3 inFuel capacity78 l / 17.2 UK gal / 20.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.54 m2 / 27.3 sq ft / 27.3 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 valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement3495 cm3 / 213.3 cu in / 213.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power196.0 kW / 262.8 hp / 262.8 hp at 6251 rpm / 6251 rpm / 6251 rpm
AspirationMax. torque337.6 N·m / 249.0 lb·ft / 249.0 lb·ft at 4501 rpm / 4501 rpm / 4501 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)78.4 kW / 105.1 hp / 105.1 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output56.1 kW/l / 1.232 bhp/cu in / 1.232 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque96.6 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
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 ratio240.5 kW/ton / 182.2 bhp/ton / 182.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions218 g/km / 351 g/mi / 351 g/mi
  Range729 km / 453 mi / 453 mi

Chassis

Engine locationEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front210/60-R17Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Taurus SEL

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