1996-1999 Ford Taurus: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Ford Taurus include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 108.5 | 108.5 |
| Overall Length, in. | 197.5 | 199.6 |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.1 | 57.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3326 | 3480 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 15.8 | 81.3 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 61 | 82 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.2 | 39.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.2 | 38.9 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.9 | 38.5 |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
All Tauruses except the SHO had a 3.0-liter V6 engine: either an overhead-valve version rated at 145 horsepower; or a dual-overhead-cam V6, which produces 200 horsepower. Beneath the SHO's hood sat a dual-cam V8, making 235 horsepower. All Tauruses had a 4-speed automatic transmission, but the one in G/GL models, with the less-potent engine, lacked electronic controls.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc V8 | 3.4 / 207 | 235 | 230 | 4-speed automatic: 17/26 | 4-speed automatic: 16.5 |
| ohv V6 | 3.0 / 182 | 145 | 170 | 4-speed automatic: 20/28 | 4-speed automatic: 18.3 |
| dohc V6 | 3.0 / 181 | 200 | 200 | 4-speed automatic: 19/28 | 4-speed automatic: 17.1 |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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