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SEL AWD
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Ford Taurus SEL | $23,635 |
| Ford Taurus SEL AWD | $25,485 |
| Ford Taurus Limited | $27,620 |
| Ford Taurus Limited AWD | $29,470 |
ENGINE
Type: |
3,496cc V6; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 263 at 6,250 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 249 at 4,500 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 92.5 x 88.7 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Redline: | 6,700 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 17 - 18 (FWD) / 24 - 28 (FWD) |
TRANSMISSION
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74 |
| Final Drive: | 3.16 (FWD); 2.77 (AWD) |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
All-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
power-assisted discs |
Rear: |
power-assisted discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,930 |
| Max. towing capacity [lbs]: | 1,000 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 20.0 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
41.0 |
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Halogen headlights
- Low emission vehicle (LEV)
- P215/60 R17.0 all-season tires
- Spare wheel
- Theft-deterrent system
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
201.8 |
Width [in.]: |
74.5 |
Height [in.]: |
61.5 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 112.9 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 64.3 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 64.4 |
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
- 4 doors
- Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
- Chrome exhaust tip and grille
- Fog lights in front
- Power remote, folding left door mirror
- Power remote, folding right door mirror
- Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
108.0 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 38.8 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.3 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 41.2 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
57.8 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 57.6 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
53.7 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 53.6 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
21.2 |
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
- 3 12V power outlets
- 4-way part-power flat-folding front passenger bucket seat
- 8-way part-power driver bucket seat
- AM/FM radio with seek/scan, single in-dash CD-player and 4 speakers
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Auto-locking doors
- Cargo area carpeting, light and net
- Carpeted front and rear floor mats
- Clock
- Cloth seat-upholstery
- Compass
- Cruise control
- Cupholders in front and rear
- Door bins in front and rear
- Driver footrest
- Floor carpeting
- Front seat center console with armrest and storage
- Full cloth headliner
- Illuminated entry
- Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
- Keyfob remote keyless entry
- Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
- Lockable glove box
- Overhead console with storage
- Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
- Reading lights in front and rear
- Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear window defogger
- Remote trunk release
- Satellite radio capability
- Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
- Tachometer
- Tilting steering-wheel
- Tinted windows
- Trip computer
- Variable instrument panel lighting
- Vehicle information system
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
- 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
- Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Brake assist
- Child safety rear door locks
- Front adjustable head restraints
- Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
- Rear head restraints
- Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
- Side-impact airbags in front
- Side-impact bars
- Traction control
