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Ford Taurus X SEL

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL

5-door 6-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3496 cm3 / 213.3 cu in / 213.3 cu in, 196.0 kW / 262.8 hp / 262.8 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 337.6 N·m / 249.0 lb·ft / 249.0 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

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

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats6
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
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

Length5090 mm / 200.4 in / 200.4 inTotal (curb) weight1107 kg / 2441 lb / 2441 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1720 mm / 67.7 in / 67.7 inLoad capacity689 kg / 1519 lb / 1519 lb
Wheelbase2870 mm / 113.0 in / 113.0 inGross (max.) weight1796 kg / 3960 lb / 3960 lb
Track frontTowing weight907 kg / 2000 lb / 2000 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity72 l / 15.8 UK gal / 19.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.77  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.79 m2 / 30.1 sq ft / 30.1 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 supplyMPFiEngine displacement3496 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 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
AspirationMax. torque337.6 N·m / 249.0 lb·ft / 249.0 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 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 / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in / 0.84 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 ratio241.2 kW/ton / 182.7 bhp/ton / 182.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions218 g/km / 351 g/mi / 351 g/mi
  Range581 km / 361 mi / 361 mi

Chassis

Engine locationEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front215/65-R17Tyres rear215/65-R17
Brakes frontdiscBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear340 mm / 13.4 in / 13.4 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Taurus X SEL

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