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Ford Taurus X

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Ford Taurus X

4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3500 cm3 / 213.6 cu in / 213.6 cu in, 194.0 kW / 260.2 hp / 260.2 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 332.2 N·m / 245.0 lb·ft / 245.0 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 5.4 l/100km / 52.3 mpg-UK / 43.6 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

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

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typeNumber 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) weight1107 kg / 2441 lb / 2441 lb
Width1900 mm / 74.8 in / 74.8 inDry weight
Height1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inLoad capacity623 kg / 1373 lb / 1373 lb
Wheelbase2870 mm / 113.0 in / 113.0 inGross (max.) weight1730 kg / 3814 lb / 3814 lb
Track frontTowing weight454 kg / 1001 lb / 1001 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel 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 constructionBore82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.5 mm / 2.97 in / 2.97 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.09
Fuel supplyTurboEngine displacement3500 cm3 / 213.6 cu in / 213.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity398.72 cm3/cylinder / 24.331 cu in/cylinder / 24.331 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power194.0 kW / 260.2 hp / 260.2 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque332.2 N·m / 245.0 lb·ft / 245.0 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)77.6 kW / 104.1 hp / 104.1 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output55.4 kW/l / 1.218 bhp/cu in / 1.218 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque94.9 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 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 ratio238.5 kW/ton / 180.7 bhp/ton / 180.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.6 l/100km / 32.8 mpg-UK / 27.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)5.4 l/100km / 52.3 mpg-UK / 43.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions126 g/km / 203 g/mi / 203 g/mi (est.)
  Range1444 km / 898 mi / 898 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front215/60-R17Tyres rear215/60-R17
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front1608 mm / 63.3 in / 63.3 inBrake diameter rear1496 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Taurus X

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