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Ford Taurus Gen 3 (1995–1999) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 3
1995 - 1999
Gen 3
Sedan
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Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
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Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | 3.0 V6 Automatic | 4 | 147 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 3.0 V6 24V Automatic | 4 | 203 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | SHO 3.4 V8 32V Automatic | 4 | 238 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Ford Taurus Gen 3 overview
The Ford Taurus (Gen 3) is the 3rd generation of the Taurus, built from 1995 to 1999. It is offered as a Sedan with 5 engines (petrol), from 145 HP to 225 HP. The 3.0 V6 (145 Hp) Automatic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 s, reaches a top speed of 175 km/h and is 5016 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Ford Taurus have?
The Ford Taurus (Gen 3) has 145 HP to 225 HP, depending on the engine: 3.0 Vulcan (145 HP), 3.0 Vulcan (147 HP), 3.0 Duratec (200 HP), 3.0 Duratec (203 HP), 3.4 Sho (225 HP).
What engines are available for the Ford Taurus?
The Ford Taurus is available with 5 engines: 3.0 Vulcan (145 HP, petrol), 3.0 Vulcan (147 HP, petrol), 3.0 Duratec (200 HP, petrol), 3.0 Duratec (203 HP, petrol), 3.4 Sho (225 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Ford Taurus?
The Ford Taurus is 5016 mm long, 1854 mm wide, 1400 mm tall, with a 2756 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Ford Taurus?
The Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 (145 Hp) Automatic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 s and has a top speed of 175 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Ford Taurus III |
|---|---|
| Year | 1995–1999 |
| Platform | Ford DN101 |
| Variant | 3.0 V6 (145 Hp) Automatic |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 145 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5250 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3250 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 175 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 s |
| 0–62 mph | 10.6 s |
Engine
| Engine code | Vulcan V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2986 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 89.0 mm |
| Stroke | 80.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | sohc |
| Oil capacity | 4.3 L |
| Coolant | 11.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | torque_converter |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | ax4n |
| Gearbox manufacturer | ford |
Dimensions
| Length | 5016 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1854 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2756 mm |
| Front track | 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 1560 mm |
| Boot space | 447 L |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1518 kg |
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Consumption & emissions
| Fuel urban | 13.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel extra urban | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 61.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims | 15 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.5 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1995 |
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| End Of Production | 1999 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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