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Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999
Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

Ford
Model

Taurus
Generation

Taurus III
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic

Power

238 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

312 Nm @ 4800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.1 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

225 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
SHO
Power
238 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
70.2 Hp/l
Torque
312 Nm @ 4800 rpm.
Engine displacement
3392 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
82.4 mm
Piston stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1560 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

61 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

447 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5016 mm

Width (mm)

1854 mm

Height (mm)

1400 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2756 mm

Front track (mm)

1565 mm

Rear track (mm)

1560 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.8 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

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/55 R16

Rear tires size

225/55 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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