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Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 (223 Hp) Automatic
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Ford Taurus:
The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1985 to 2019. From 1985 to 2009, Ford marketed the Taurus alongside its rebadged variant, the Mercury Sable. Four generations of the high-performance version were also manufactured from 1988-1999 and 2009-2019.
The original Taurus was a milestone for Ford and the American automotive industry, as the first automobile at Ford designed and manufactured using the statistical process control ideas brought to Ford by W. Edwards Deming, a prominent statistician consulted by Ford to bring a "culture of quality" to the enterprise. The Taurus had an influential design that introduced new features and innovations....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Ford Taurus (II). With 292 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1480 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.4 s). The top speed reaches 224 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford Taurus II was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP in 1997, and therefore was not officially tested by the organization. Safety standards of the era were different from modern requirements.
SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 (223 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Excellent mid-range torque makes this version very tractable and responsive, especially with the automatic transmission. Strong acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Slightly less efficient than the 3.0L SHO due to increased displacement and automatic transmission, but still reasonable for its power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Reliable standard V6 engines (Vulcan)
- • High-performance SHO models offer exciting driving dynamics
- • Distinctive aerodynamic styling for its time
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Base engines can feel underpowered and inefficient for their displacement
- • Interior materials and design can feel dated by modern standards
- • Potential for rust in older models
- • SHO models can have higher maintenance costs and require specialized care
- • Automatic transmissions in non-SHO models can be unrefined
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 1992 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 (223 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 223 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 69.9 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 292 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3191 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.13 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 224 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 150.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 197.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 507 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4877 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1808 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1374 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2692 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1562 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1537 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.76 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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