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Segment: Medium
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

FORD Taurus 1995-1999 7 Photos
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The Taurus was one of the best selling cars in America for over a decade, after its first generation launch in 1986. The 1995 model came with a totally new design.

The first generation of the Taurus was built to replace the older Ford LTD and it represented the transition to front-wheel-drive for the mid-size family sedan. After nine years, the third generation was introduced and it had to continue the winning streak of the Taurus. But it didn't.

While its predecessors featured a conservative design, the fourth generation of the Taurus dared to be different. It was the era of biodesign and Ford tried that in a conservative market. The oval shape of the logo was the inspiration design element for the whole car. The dual oval headlights were accompanied by oval-shaped side windows and an oval rear windscreen.

The interior repeated the oval theme on the center stack where the climate controls and the stereo were incorporated into an oval-shaped black plastic. Even the instrument cluster was elliptical. Despite the design, the car featured sufficient room for up to six adults, with an intelligent front bench. In the rear, the Taurus featured a three-point seatbelt for the middle passenger, a first for its class.

For the engine compartment, Ford installed a choice of three V6 engines ranged from 3.0- to 3.4-liter with power up to 238 hp. All three versions were mated to a standard 4-speed auto, with a steering-column shifter.

FORD Taurus 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
  3 gasoline engines
  • 3.0L V6 4AT (145 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 4AT (200 HP)
  • SHO 3.4L V8 4AT (238 HP)

FORD Taurus
3.0L V6 4AT (145 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT (145 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2966 cm3
Power:106.6 KW @ 5300 RPM
145 HP @ 5300 RPM
143 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque:151 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
205 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.6 in (5070 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:10 cuFT (283 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)

FORD Taurus
3.0L V6 4AT (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT (200 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2966 cm3
Power:147.1 KW @ 5750 RPM
200 HP @ 5750 RPM
197 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:200 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
271 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.6 in (5070 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:10 cuFT (283 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)

FORD Taurus
SHO 3.4L V8 4AT (238 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - SHO 3.4L V8 4AT (238 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3392 cm3
Power:175 KW @ 6100 RPM
238 HP @ 6100 RPM
235 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:200 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
271 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.6 in (5070 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:10 cuFT (283 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
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