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2010 Taurus Technical Specifications

BODY
Construction
Steel unibody
Final assembly location
Chicago Assembly Plant
POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
ENGINE
Type
3.5-liter V-6 Duratec
Manufacturing location
Lima Engine Plant
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: 37mm; Exhaust: 31mm
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 inch / 92.5 x 88.7 mm
Displacement
213 cu. inch / 3,496 cc
Compression ratio
10.3:1
Horsepower
263 @ 6,250 rpm
Horsepower per liter
75
Torque
249 ft.-lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Recommended fuel
87 octane unleaded
Fuel capacity
19 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
Fuel Economy
18 mpg city/28 mpg highway
DRIVETRAIN
Layout
Front-wheel drive or All-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION
Standard
6-speed automatic overdrive
Gear Ratios
1st
4.484
2nd
2.872
3rd
1.842
4th
1.414
5th
1.000
6th
0.742
Reverse
-2.882
Final drive
FWD 2.77/ 3.16, AWD 3.16/ 3.39
SUSPENSION
Front
Macpherson strut and rear-facing L-shaped lower control arm with isolated subframe and stabilizer bar
Rear
Independent multi-link suspension coil over shocks; stamped-steel lower control arms and cast upper control arms
STEERING
Type
Power rack and pinion
Steering column
Power tilt/telescope  
Ratio
17:1
Turns, lock-to-lock
2.98
Turning circle curb-to-curb
12.05m /  39.7 ft.
BRAKES
Type
Standard 4-wheel ABS (4 channel); Traction control; Optional AdvanceTrac® ESC
Front
Disc
Rear
Disc
Power assist
Yes
WHEELS AND TIRES
SE
17-inch painted 8-spoke aluminum wheels, P235/60Rx17 BSW tires
SEL
18-inch 8-spoke aluminum wheels, P235/55Rx18 BSW tires
Limited
19-inch 10-spoke chrome-clad aluminum wheels, P255/45Rx19 BSW tires
EcoBoost™ exclusive
20-inch 5-spoke Premium painted aluminum wheels, P245/45Rx19 BSW tires
DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted)
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase
112.9
Vehicle length
202.9
Vehicle width (without mirrors)
76.2
Vehicle height at curb
60.7
Track width, front/rear
65.3 / 65.5
INTERIOR
Seating capacity
5 passenger
Headroom
Front row
39.0
Second row
37.8
Legroom
Front row
41.9
Second row
38.1
Shoulder room
Front row
57.9
Second row
56.9
Hip room
Front row
56.3
Second row
55.8
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES (pounds unless otherwise noted)
Total passenger volume
102.2 cu. ft.
Total interior volume
122.3 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity
20.1 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped)
1,000 lbs.
Base curb weight
FWD
4,015 lbs.
AWD
4,224 lbs.
Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp)
FWD
14.22
AWD
14.94
Specifications subject to change.

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