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Ford Taurus VI (facelift 2013) SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD 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)
VI (facelift 2013) Overview:
Ford Taurus (VI (facelift 2013)). With 475 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1970 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Exceptional performance with strong acceleration and confident AWD grip, making it a true sport sedan capable of surprising many. The twin-turbo V6 delivers ample power across the rev range.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is high, as expected for a powerful twin-turbo V6 performance model, making it less ideal for fuel-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for five adults
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Available powerful SHO variant offers true sport sedan performance
- • Optional all-wheel drive enhances all-weather capability
- • Large trunk space (569 liters) is highly practical
- • Good value for a full-size sedan with diverse engine options
Cons:
- • Large turning circle makes city maneuvering challenging
- • Some interior materials feel less premium than rivals
- • Base engines can feel underpowered for the car's size (relative to V6/SHO)
- • Fuel economy for V6 and SHO models can be high
- • Outward visibility can be limited due to thick pillars and high beltline
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI: 2009 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | VI (facelift 2013) |
| Modification (Engine): | SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 365 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 104.4 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 475 Nm @ 1500-5250 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10.8 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6200 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.4 kg/Hp, 185.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.1 kg/Nm, 241.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1970 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 569 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5154 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1935 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1542 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1963 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2177 mm |
| Front track: | 1659 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SelectShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 255/45 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |
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