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Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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General information

Name

Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Brand

Ford
Model

Taurus
Generation

Taurus I
Year of production

1988

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

Power

142 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

292 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

11 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

185 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
142 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre
37.4 Hp/l
Torque
292 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Engine displacement
3797 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.8 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1400 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

61 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

524 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4785 mm

Width (mm)

1793 mm

Height (mm)

1379 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2692 mm

Front track (mm)

1562 mm

Rear track (mm)

1537 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.1 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

205/70 R14

Rear tires size

205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

R14

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