FORD Taurus · GL · Sedan · 1996 ‐ 1998

From 1996 Ford started production of cars type Taurus, modification of GL and terminated it in 1998. This auto has 4 doors, the body is in the form a sedan, weight 1.5 tons and length 5.1 meters, that allows a seat 5 men in sum.

«Taurus GL» have a front-wheel drive auto with a 4-speed automatic transmission. 6-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection system» can generate output 129 horsepower at 5300 rmp, which allows you to speed up the car in 0 s to 100 km/h and reach max speed of 180 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 11.8 liters in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 8.1 l, and the intermediate fuel rate is 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 61 l of petrol, what allow you to go about 643 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have disks brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension type «Independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the following measure - 205/65R15.

Ford Taurus is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. Furthermore to passive safety features (driver, passenger airbags), it is also equipped with dynamic safety systems such as ABS.

Specifications of Ford Taurus GL

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Common data
MakerFord SeriesTaurus ModelGL Production year1996 ‐ 1998 Body typeSedanDoors number4Number of seats5FuelPetrolDriveFrontTransmission typeAutomaticNumber of gears4

Performance
Maximum speed180 km/h
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Fuel consumption     - average9.5 l per 100 km
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    - in the city11.8 l per 100 km    - on the highway8.1 l per 100 kmFuel tank volume61 lAverage cruising range643 km

Chassis
Tire size205/65R15Front breaksventilated disksRear breaksdisks
Front suspension
MacPherson, independent, Coil springs
Rear suspension
Independent, Coil springs
Front stabilizerYesRear stabilizerYes

Options
Airbags     - driver    - passengerABSCentral door lockingElectric windowsPower steeringAir conditioning

Exterior options
Panoramic roofRear privacy glassXenon headlampsAuto-switching of lightBurglar alarms
Engine
Volume2966 cc
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CylindersV6Valves2Power129 hp (5300 rpm)
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Torque205 Nm (2800 rpm)
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Compression10 : 1Bore and stroke89,0 x 79,5 mmFuel systemMultipoint injectionCatalytic converterRegular

Weights and loads
Curb weight1488 kg
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External dimensions
Length5070 mm
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Width1857 mm
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Height1400 mm
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Front track1565 mmRear track1560 mmWheelbase2760 mm
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Internal dimensions
Luggage volume447 l

Interior options
Seats options:     - heigh adjustment    - rear foldableOdometerCoolant temperatureExternal temperatureRudder adjustmentLight regulated panelTachometer
 
 
 
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