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Ford Taurus III Station Wagon 3.0 V6 24V (203 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)
III Station Wagon Overview:
Ford Taurus (III Station Wagon). With 271 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1602 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 V6 24V (203 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With 203 Hp, this 24-valve V6 (likely the Duratec) offers significantly improved acceleration and highway passing power, making the wagon feel more responsive and capable for its size.
Fuel Economy
Expect slightly lower fuel efficiency compared to the 147 Hp engine due to increased power, but still acceptable for its class and era, offering a better power-to-economy balance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and versatile interior with ample cargo room
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long journeys
- • Reliable 3.0L Vulcan V6 engine option
- • Distinctive styling for its era
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain as a used vehicle
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials by modern standards
- • Fuel economy is average to below average for its class
- • Handling can feel soft and unengaging
- • Lack of advanced safety features compared to newer cars
- • Some electrical issues reported on higher mileage examples
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 1993 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | III Station Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 24V (203 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 203 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.4 Hp/l [193mm more] |
| Torque: | 271 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec 30 More details about the engine Duratec 30 |
| Engine displacement: | 2967 |
| 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 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 169.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1602 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2302 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5070 mm mm [193mm more] |
| Width: | 1854 mm mm [46mm more] |
| Height: | 1463 mm mm [89mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2756 mm mm [64mm more] |
| Front track: | 1564 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 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 | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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