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Ford Taurus VI 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 Overview:
Ford Taurus (VI). With 475 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1981 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.
The Ford Taurus VI was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, its North American counterpart received strong safety ratings from NHTSA, indicating robust occupant protection.
SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers excellent acceleration and robust power, transforming the Taurus into a true performance sedan with impressive straight-line speed.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is lower than the standard V6 due to higher performance and AWD, but reasonable for a vehicle with 365 horsepower.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large trunk
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Available powerful SHO variant
- • Good highway cruiser
- • AWD option for enhanced traction
Cons:
- • Large exterior dimensions can make parking difficult
- • Fuel economy is average for its class
- • Interior materials could be better in some trims
- • Visibility can be challenging due to thick pillars
- • Some common Duratec 35 engine issues (e.g., water pump)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V: 2007 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | VI |
| Modification (Engine): | SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| 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 [28mm more] |
| Torque: | 475 Nm @ 1500-5250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EcoBoost More details about the engine EcoBoost |
| 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, i-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm 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 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.4 kg/Hp, 184.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1981 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 569 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5154 mm mm [28mm more] |
| Width: | 1935 mm mm [43mm more] |
| Height: | 1542 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2177 mm |
| Front track: | 1659 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.05 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| 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 | 255/45 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |
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