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Ford Taurus V 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) Automatic
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Ford Taurus:
The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1985 to 2019. From 1985 to 2009, Ford marketed the Taurus alongside its rebadged variant, the Mercury Sable. Four generations of the high-performance version were also manufactured from 1988-1999 and 2009-2019.
The original Taurus was a milestone for Ford and the American automotive industry, as the first automobile at Ford designed and manufactured using the statistical process control ideas brought to Ford by W. Edwards Deming, a prominent statistician consulted by Ford to bring a "culture of quality" to the enterprise. The Taurus had an influential design that introduced new features and innovations....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Overview:
Ford Taurus (V). With 338 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1697 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford Taurus V was not tested by Euro NCAP. In US NHTSA tests, it received 5 stars for frontal and side impact protection, and 4 stars for rollover resistance, indicating strong domestic safety performance.
3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.5L Duratec V6 provides strong, smooth acceleration, making the Taurus V feel capable for highway merging and daily driving. It's a significant upgrade from previous Taurus engines.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for a large, naturally aspirated V6 sedan of its era, not class-leading but acceptable given the power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Strong 3.5L Duratec V6 engine
- • Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Large trunk capacity
Cons:
- • Dated interior design
- • Average fuel economy
- • Steering can feel numb
- • Not particularly engaging to drive
- • Some common Ford reliability concerns (e.g., transmission issues in some units)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Station Wagon: 2003 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | V |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 263 Hp @ 6250 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.2 Hp/l [104mm more] |
| Torque: | 338 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec 35 More details about the engine Duratec 35 |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6700 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.5 kg/Hp, 155 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 199.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1697 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 600 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5126 mm [104mm more] |
| Width: | 1892 mm [37mm more] |
| Height: | 1562 mm [94mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm [111mm more] |
| Front track: | 1633 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1636 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
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