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1997 Ford Taurus Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Ford Taurus specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Ford Taurus Research

1997 Ford Taurus

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 0-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

1997 Ford Taurus Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,986 cc 3 liters 6 V front engine with 89 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 61 liter fuel tank
Power: 108 kW , 145 HP @ 5,250 rpm; 170 ft lb @ 3,250 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Front and rear body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.3
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,017, overall width (mm): 1,854, overall height (mm): 1,400, wheelbase (mm): 2,756, front track (mm): 1,565, rear track (mm): 1,560 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,582
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic paint , gloss paint
Rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,509
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front and rear ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 447
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat , split bench seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat , 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on passenger seat , lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Lockable glove compartment
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 996, rear headroom (mm): 919, front hip room (mm): 1,417, rear hip room (mm): 1,430, front leg room (mm): 1,082, rear leg room (mm): 988 and interior volume (liters): 2,874
Low fuel level warning
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery
Seating: six seats
Service interval indicator
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system