Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engines |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Type |
3.5-liter V-6
|
| Configuration |
60 degree V-6, Aluminum block and
heads
|
| Intake Manifold |
Composite, split plenum
|
| Exhaust Manifolds |
Cast iron
|
| Crankshaft |
Forged steel
|
| Redline |
6,700 rpm
|
| Idle Speed in Drive |
620 rpm
|
| Throttle Body |
65 mm, electronic
|
| Valvetrain |
DAMB, 4 valves per cylinder, intake
variable camshaft timing
|
| Valve Diameter |
Intake |
37 mm
|
| Exhaust |
31 mm
|
| Pistons |
High temperature cast aluminum alloy
with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings
|
| Connecting Rods |
Cracked powder metal
|
| Ignition |
Pencil coil
|
| Bore x Stroke |
3.6 x 2.4 in. / 92.5 x 88.7mm
|
| Displacement |
213 cu. in. / 3,496 cc
|
| Compression Ratio |
10.3:1
|
| Horsepower |
263 @ 6,250 rpm
|
| Horsepower Per Liter |
71.5
|
| Torque |
249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
|
| Recommended Fuel |
87 octane unleaded
|
| Fuel Capacity |
20 gallons
|
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
|
| Oil Capacity |
5.5 quarts with filter
|
| Recommended Oil |
GF4, 5W-20
|
| Emission Control |
Closed loop with catalyst
|
| Federal Standards |
Tier II/Bin 5 tailpipe, T2e evaporative
|
| California Standards |
ULEVII tailpipe, L2e evaporative
|
| Drivetrain |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Layout |
Front-wheel drive and All-Wheel
drive |
| Transmission:
Gear ratios (:1): |
6-speed
automatic overdrive
|
| 1st |
4.484 |
| 2nd |
2.872 |
| 3rd |
1.842 |
| 4th |
1.414 |
| 5th |
1.000 |
| 6th |
0.742 |
| Reverse |
2.882 |
| Final Drive |
FWD |
3.16 |
| AWD |
2.77 |
| Suspension |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Front |
Macpherson
strut and rear facing L-shaped lower control arm with
isolated subframe and stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Independent multi-link
suspension coil over shock and hydro-formed lower control
arms |
| Steering |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Type |
Power
rack and pinion |
| Steering Column |
Tilt
Adjustable |
| Ratio |
17:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock |
2.98 |
| Turning circle curb-to-curb |
12.05m
/ 39.5 ft. |
| Brakes |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Type |
Standard |
4-wheel
ABS (4 channel); Traction control |
| Optional |
AdvanceTrac® |
| Front |
Disc |
| Swept Area |
63.3 in.2 |
| Rear |
Disc |
| Swept Area |
58.9 in.2 |
| Power Assist |
Yes |
| Wheels
and Tires |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| SEL |
17-inch
8-spoke aluminum wheels, P215/60Rx17 BSW tires |
| Limited |
18-inch 8-spoke aluminum
wheels, P225/55Rx18 BSW tires |
| Optional on SEL and Limited |
18-inch
7-spoke chrome-clad wheels, P225/55Rx18 BSW tires |
| Exterior
Dimensions (inches unless otherwise noted) |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Wheelbase |
112.9 |
| Vehicle length |
201.8 |
| Vehicle width (without mirrors) |
74.5 |
| Vehicle height at curb |
61.5 |
| Track width |
Front |
64.3 |
| Rear |
64.4 |
| Interior
|
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Seating
Capacity |
5 |
| Headroom |
Front row |
39.6 |
| Second row |
38.8 |
| Legroom |
Front row |
41.3 |
| Second row |
41.2 |
| Shoulder room |
Front row |
57.8 |
| Second row |
57.6 |
| Hip room |
Front row |
53.7 |
| Second row |
53.6 |
| Weights
and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
2009
Ford Taurus |
| Total passenger volume |
108 cu.ft. |
| Total interior volume |
129.2
cu.ft. |
| Luggage capacity |
21.2
cu.ft. |
| Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped) |
1,000 |
| Base curb weight |
FWD |
3,741 |
| AWD |
3,930 |
| Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp) |
FWD |
14.22 |
| AWD |
14.94 |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) |
FWD |
17/24 |
| AWD |
18/28 |
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