Taurus X

Introducing the next generation of Taurus. The 2008 Taurus X Crossover Vehicle is loaded with safety, comfort and unique features.

Rated as the safest seven passenger crossover vehicle in America with all wheel drive defense, advance powertrain and standard Advance Trac.

Ask our sales consultant about the built-in family entertainment system.

Taurus X Specifications

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)	112.9
Length (in.)	200.3
Height – at curb (in.)	67.4
Width (in.)	74.9(excluding mirrors); 85.3(including mirrors); 79.1(mirrors folded)
Tread width - front/rear (in.)	64.3/64.4

Interior Dimensions
Head room (in.)
First row	39.4
Second row	39.7
Third row	38.6
Shoulder room (in.)
First row	58.5
Second row	58
Third row	50.8
Hip room (in.)
First row	55.5
Second row	56
Third row	45.9
Leg room (in.)
First row	40.8
Second row	40.4
Third row	33.4

Capacities: Passengers, Luggage, Fuel
Seating capacity	6 or 7
Total Passenger volume (cu. ft.)	146.2
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
Behind first row	85.5
Behind second row	47
Behind third row	15.8
Fuel capacity (gal.)	19

Engine Specifications
Driveline type	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) – std. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) – opt.
Engine type	3.5L Duratec DOHC, 24V V6
Transaxle type	6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
Horsepower (SAE net@rpm)	263@6,250 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm)	249@4,500 rpm
Fuel economy	EPA est. mpg:
	16 city/24 highway (Front-Wheel Drive)
	15 city/22 highway (All-Wheel Drive)
Recommended fuel	87 Octane
Fuel delivery	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Engine electronics	Electronic engine controls
Compression ratio	10.3:1
Valve lifters	Direct Acting Mechanical Bucket
Exhaust	Stainless steel with two catalytic converters
Engine block material	Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material	Cast aluminum

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

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