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Ford Taurus VI (facelift 2013) 3.5 V6 24V (288 Hp) AWD 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)
VI (facelift 2013) Overview:
Ford Taurus (VI (facelift 2013)). With 344 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1903 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.5 V6 24V (288 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong and reliable V6 power, offering a good balance of performance for a large sedan. The AWD system provides enhanced traction and stability in varied conditions.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption for a naturally aspirated V6 in a large sedan, slightly higher than the FWD variant due to the AWD system's added weight and drag.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for five adults
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Available powerful SHO variant offers true sport sedan performance
- • Optional all-wheel drive enhances all-weather capability
- • Large trunk space (569 liters) is highly practical
- • Good value for a full-size sedan with diverse engine options
Cons:
- • Large turning circle makes city maneuvering challenging
- • Some interior materials feel less premium than rivals
- • Base engines can feel underpowered for the car's size (relative to V6/SHO)
- • Fuel economy for V6 and SHO models can be high
- • Outward visibility can be limited due to thick pillars and high beltline
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI: 2009 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus |
| Generation: | VI (facelift 2013) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 24V (288 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 288 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 82.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 344 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec 35 [Same engine] More details about the engine Duratec 35 |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 |
| 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, Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 151.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1903 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 569 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5154 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1935 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1542 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1963 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2177 mm |
| Front track: | 1659 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SelectShift |
| 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 | 255/45 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |
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