Taurus

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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†Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.