Segment: Large
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
While the 2008 Taurus was more of a rebadged Five Hundred, the 2010 model came as a fully-pledged sixth generation of this nameplate on the market.
Coming after the years of the world financial crisis, the sixth generation of the Taurus had to rely on parts designed in the past and couldn't be replaced with completely new ones. In addition, the car was built on top of a D3 platform, which was a revised version of Volvo's P2 architecture, but with steel suspension arms instead of aluminum. But fortunately, the car sported independent suspension in all corners, and that made the big Taurus a more comfortable car.
From the design point of view, the sixth generation of the Taurus was a huge improvement over its predecessor. It featured slimmer headlights and a narrower three-slat grille between them. The lower bumper sported a center trapezoidal-shaped grille, which resembled the one installed on the European's Mondeo. From its profile, the arched roofline with its raked forward C-pillars evoked the cab-forward design. At the back, the blue-oval brand dared to cross the limit of the quarter panels with the taillights, which were extended on the trunk lid.
Inside, the car offered a generous cabin fit for five. The dashboard, with its double-bubble design, resembled the one from the Mustang. At the same time, the center stack hosted the infotainment screen, the buttons for the sound system, and the HVAC controls.
Underneath the hood, Ford installed a transversely-mounted 3.5-liter V6 from the Duratec family. It sent its power to the front or to all wheels, depending on the trim level and options.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 Duratec 6AT (263 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3496 cm3 |
Power: | 196 KW @ 6250 RPM 266 HP @ 6250 RPM 263 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 249 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 338 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133 mph (214 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 202.9 in (5154 mm) |
Width: | 76.2 in (1935 mm) |
Height: | 60.7 in (1542 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.3/65.5 in (1,659/1,664 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.9 in (2868 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.1 cuFT (569 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4015 lbs (1821 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5027 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 Duratec 6AT AWD (263 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3496 cm3 |
Power: | 196 KW @ 6250 RPM 266 HP @ 6250 RPM 263 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 249 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 338 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 202.9 in (5154 mm) |
Width: | 76.2 in (1935 mm) |
Height: | 60.7 in (1542 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.3/65.5 in (1,659/1,664 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.9 in (2868 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.1 cuFT (569 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4224 lbs (1916 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5216 lbs (2366 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |