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Ford Taurus SHO

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.40 mm × 79.50 mm 3.24 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders V-8 in 60.0° vee
Displace 3.4 litre 3392 cc (206.993 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system SqPFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.50 s
0-60 mph 7.40 s
0-100 mph 19.20 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 147.61 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1155.9 kPa (167.6 psi)
Specific torque 91.98 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6800 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 424 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2756 mm
wheelbase 108.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5037 mm
Length (inches) 198.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1857 mm
Width (inches) 73.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1415 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.83
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1592 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3510 lb
Weight distribuiton 66.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 61 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 11.80 m
Tyres P225/55 ZR 16
Wheels 6.5 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 295 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.77

General information

RAC rating 33.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1996 Ford Taurus SHO PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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