1997 Ford Taurus Specs

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3 trims already selected.

Price $18,545 MSRP

Engine 3.0L 145 hp V6

Seating 6

MPG 18 city 26 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$18,545
Invoice Price	$16,636

Transmission

Drivetrain	FWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

3.0L 145 hp V6

Horsepower	145 @ 5250 rpm
Torque	170 @ 3250 rpm
Displacement	3000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.50 X 3.14
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	6
Gas Tank Size	16.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.2 in
Back Legroom	38.9 in
Wheelbase	108.5
Length	197.5 inches
Height	55.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.8 cubic feet
Standard Towing	1250 lbs
Max Towing	1250 lbs

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3 trims already selected.

Price $19,535 MSRP

Engine 3.0L 145 hp V6

Seating 6

MPG 18 city 26 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$19,535
Invoice Price	$17,337

Transmission

Drivetrain	FWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Seats	Driver Optional Passenger Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

3.0L 145 hp V6

Horsepower	145 @ 5250 rpm
Torque	170 @ 3250 rpm
Displacement	3000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.50 X 3.14
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	6
Gas Tank Size	16.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.2 in
Back Legroom	38.9 in
Wheelbase	108.5
Length	197.5 inches
Height	55.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.8 cubic feet
Standard Towing	1250 lbs
Max Towing	1250 lbs

GL Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $20,745 MSRP

Engine 3.0L 145 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 17 city 24 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Wagon

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Price

MSRP	$20,745
Invoice Price	$18,414

Transmission

Drivetrain	FWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	17 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Seats	Driver Optional Passenger Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

3.0L 145 hp V6

Horsepower	145 @ 5250 rpm
Torque	170 @ 3250 rpm
Displacement	3000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.50 X 3.14
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	16.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.2 in
Back Legroom	38.5 in
Wheelbase	108.5
Length	199.6 inches
Height	57.6 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	38.4 cubic feet
Standard Towing	1250 lbs
Max Towing	1100 lbs

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Price $22,160 MSRP

Engine 3.0L 200 hp V6

Seating 6

MPG 18 city 26 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$22,160
Invoice Price	$19,673

Transmission

Drivetrain	FWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Seats	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

3.0L 200 hp V6

Horsepower	200 @ 5750 rpm
Torque	200 @ 4500 rpm
Displacement	3000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.39 X 3.39
Compression Ratio	9.4:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	6
Gas Tank Size	16.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.2 in
Back Legroom	38.9 in
Wheelbase	108.5
Length	197.5 inches
Height	55.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.8 cubic feet
Standard Towing	1750 lbs
Max Towing	1750 lbs

LX Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $23,265 MSRP

Engine 3.0L 200 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 17 city 24 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Wagon

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Price

MSRP	$23,265
Invoice Price	$20,656

Transmission

Drivetrain	FWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	17 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Seats	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

3.0L 200 hp V6

Horsepower	200 @ 5750 rpm
Torque	200 @ 4500 rpm
Displacement	3000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.39 X 3.39
Compression Ratio	9.4:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	16.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.2 in
Back Legroom	38.5 in
Wheelbase	108.5
Length	199.6 inches
Height	57.6 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	38.4 cubic feet
Standard Towing	1750 lbs
Max Towing	1600 lbs

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3 trims already selected.

Price $27,010 MSRP

Engine 3.4L 235 hp V8

Seating 5

MPG 15 city 24 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$27,010
Invoice Price	$23,990

Transmission

Drivetrain	FWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	15 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Seats	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

3.4L 235 hp V8

Horsepower	235 @ 6100 rpm
Torque	230 @ 4800 rpm
Displacement	3400 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	16.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.2 in
Back Legroom	38.9 in
Wheelbase	108.5
Length	197.5 inches
Height	55.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.8 cubic feet

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G

Price

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.0L 145 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GL

Price

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.0L 145 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GL Wagon

Price

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.0L 145 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

LX

Price

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.0L 200 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

LX Wagon

Price

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.0L 200 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

SHO

Price

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.4L 235 hp V8

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing