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1988 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

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Brand

Ford

Model

Taurus

Generation

Ford Taurus I

Modification

3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

61 l 16.11 US gal
13.42 UK gal

Engine displacement

3797 cm³ 231.71 cu. In.

Power

142 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

292 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 215.37 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1400 kg 3086.5 lbs

Length

4785 mm 188.39 in

Width

1793 mm 70.59 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

17 l/100 km 13.84 US mpg
16.62 UK mpg

- Extra urban

11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3797 cm³ 231.71 cu. In.

Power

142 hp (at 3800 rpm)

Torque

292 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 215.37 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.8 mm 3.81 in

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in

Compression ratio

9

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4785 mm 188.39 in

Width

1793 mm 70.59 in

Height

1379 mm 54.29 in

Wheelbase

2692 mm 105.98 in

Front track

1562 mm 61.5 in

Rear (Back) track

1537 mm 60.51 in

Turning diameter

12.1 m 39.7 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Wishbone

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1400 kg 3086.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

524 l 18.5 cu ft

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Ford Taurus I 3.8 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic is made in 1988 1989 1990 1991