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1997 Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Ford Taurus Sedan 1997, 1998, 1999

What is the body type, Ford Taurus III?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1997 Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?225 km/h | 139.81 mph
How much power, Ford Taurus Sedan 1997 SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?238 Hp, 312 Nm
230.12 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Taurus Sedan 1997 SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?3.4 l
3392 cm3
206.99 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1997 Ford SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Ford Taurus III Sedan 1997 SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan?5016 mm
197.48 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan?1854 mm
72.99 in.
What is the curb weight, 1997 Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan?447 l
15.79 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1997 Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999 Specs

General information
BrandFord
Model Taurus
Generation Taurus III
Modification (Engine) SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg
7.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 225 km/h 139.81 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 200 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 238 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre 70.2 Hp/l
Torque 312 Nm @ 4800 rpm. 230.12 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code SHO
Engine displacement 3392 cm3 206.99 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 82.4 mm 3.24 in.
Piston Stroke 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 447 l 15.79 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5016 mm 197.48 in.
Width 1854 mm 72.99 in.
Height 1400 mm 55.12 in.
Wheelbase 2756 mm 108.5 in.
Front track 1565 mm 61.61 in.
Rear (Back) track 1560 mm 61.42 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.8 m 38.71 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size16