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The Taurus Returns in the 2008 Model!

Rated the safest full-size car in America.

Available with SYNC voice technology.

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Taurus Specifications

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.) 112.9
Length (in.) 201.8
Height - at Curb 61.5 FWD; 62.3 AWD
Width (in.) 74.5 excluding mirrors; 85.1 including mirrors
Tread width - front/rear (in.) 64.3/64.4


Interior Dimensions
Head room - front/rear (in.) 39.6/38.8
Shoulder room - front/rear (in.) 57.8/57.6
Hip room - front/rear (in.) 53.7/53.6
Leg room - front/rear (in.) 41.3/41.2


Capacities: Passengers, Luggage, Fuel
Seating capacity 5
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) 108
Trunk volume (cu. ft.) 21.2
Fuel capacity (gal.) 20
Total interior volume (cu.ft.) 129.2


Engine Specifications
Driveline type Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) - std. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) - opt.
Engine type Duratec 3.5L DOHC, 24V V6
Transaxle type 6-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive
Horsepower (SAE net@rpm) 263 @ 6250 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm) 249 @ 4500 rpm
Fuel economy EPA est mpg: 18 city/28 highway (FWD)
  EPA est mpg: 17 city/24 highway (AWD)
Recommended fuel Unleaded regular
Fuel delivery Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Engine electronics Electronic engine controls
Compression ratio 10.03:1
Valve lifters Direct Acting Mechanical Bucket
Exhaust Stainless steel with catalytic converter
Engine block material Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material Cast aluminum


Chassis Specifications
Front suspension Independent, MacPherson struts with rear-facing lower L-arms
Front shocks Twin-tube, hydraulic, gas-pressurized
Rear suspension Multi-link fully independent suspension with coil-over shocks
Rear shocks Twin-tube, hydraulic, gas-pressurized
Front and rear brakes 4-wheel disc, anti-lock system (ABS) Traction Control - std.
Vehicle control AdvanceTrac® - opt.
Steering Power rack-and-pinion




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