2008 Ford Taurus Specifications
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2008 Ford Taurus
Technical Specifications
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BODY |
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Construction |
Steel unibody |
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Final Assembly Location |
Chicago Assembly Plant |
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POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS |
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ENGINE |
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Type |
3.5-liter V-6 |
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Manufacturing location |
Lima Engine Plant, Ohio |
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Configuration |
60 degree V-6, Aluminum block and heads |
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Intake Manifold |
Composite, split plenum |
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Exhaust Manifolds |
Cast iron |
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Crankshaft |
Forged steel |
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Redline |
6,700 rpm |
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Idle Speed in Drive |
620 rpm |
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Throttle Body |
65 mm, electronic |
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Valvetrain |
DAMB, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing |
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Valve Diameter |
Intake: 37mm; Exhaust: 31mm |
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Pistons |
High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings |
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Connecting Rods |
Cracked powder metal |
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Ignition |
Pencil coil |
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Bore x Stroke |
3.6 x 2.4 in. / 92.5 x 88.7mm |
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Displacement |
213 cu. in. / 3,496 cc |
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Compression Ratio |
10.3:1 |
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Horsepower |
263 @ 6,250 rpm |
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Horsepower Per Liter |
71.5 |
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Torque |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm |
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Recommended Fuel |
87 octane unleaded |
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Fuel Capacity |
20 gallons |
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Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
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Oil Capacity |
5.5 quarts with filter |
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Recommended Oil |
GF4, 5W-20 |
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Emission Control |
Closed loop with catalyst |
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ENGINE |
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Federal Standards |
Tier II/Bin 5 tailpipe, LEVII evaporative |
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California Standards |
PZEV |
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DRIVETRAIN |
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Layout |
Front-wheel drive and All-Wheel drive |
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TRANSMISSION |
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Standard |
6-speed automatic overdrive |
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Gear Ratios |
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1st |
4.484 |
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2nd |
2.872 |
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3rd |
1.842 |
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4th |
1.414 |
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5th |
1.000 |
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6th |
0.742 |
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Reverse |
-2.882 |
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Final Drive |
FWD 3.16, AWD 2.77 |
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SUSPENSION |
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Front |
Macpherson strut and rear facing L-shaped lower control arm with isolated subframe and stabilizer bar |
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Rear |
Independent multi-link suspension coil over shock and hydro-formed lower control arms |
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STEERING |
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Type |
Power rack and pinion |
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Steering Column |
Tilt Adjustable |
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Ratio |
17:1 |
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Turns, lock-to-lock |
3.15 |
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Turning circle curb-to-curb |
41 ft. |
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BRAKES |
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Type |
Standard 4-wheel ABS (4 channel); Traction control; Optional AdvanceTrac® |
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Front |
Disc |
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Swept Area |
63.3 in. 2 |
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Rear |
Disc |
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Swept Area |
58.9 in. 2 |
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Power assist |
Yes |
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WHEELS AND TIRES |
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SEL |
17-inch 8-spoke aluminum wheels, P215/60Rx17 BSW tires |
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Limited |
18-inch 8-spoke aluminum wheels, P225/55Rx18 BSW tires |
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Optional on SEL and Limited |
18-inch 7-spoke chrome-clad wheels, P225/55Rx18 BSW tires |
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DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted) |
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EXTERIOR |
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Wheelbase |
112.9 |
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Vehicle length |
201.8 |
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Vehicle width (without mirrors) |
74.5 |
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Vehicle height at curb |
61.5 |
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Track width, front/rear |
64.3 / 64.4 |
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INTERIOR |
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Seating capacity |
5 passenger |
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Headroom |
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Front row |
39.6 |
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Second row |
38.8 |
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Legroom |
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Front row |
41.3 |
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Second row |
41.2 |
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Shoulder room |
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Front row |
57.8 |
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Second row |
57.6 |
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Hip room |
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Front row |
53.7 |
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Second row |
53.6 |
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WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
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Total passenger volume |
108 cu. ft. |
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Total interior volume |
129.2 cu. ft. |
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Luggage capacity |
21.2 cu. ft. |
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Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped) |
1,000 |
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Base curb weight |
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FWD |
3,741 |
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AWD |
3,930 |
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Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp) |
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FWD |
14.22 |
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AWD |
14.94 |
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FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy) |
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AWD |
17/24 |
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FWD |
18/28 |
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WARRANTY INFORMATION |
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Warranty |
3-year,
36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper |
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