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Ford Taurus SHO

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 3 litre 2986 cc (182.217 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system Ford EEC-IV fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.10 s
0-60 mph 6.70 s
0-100 mph 16.90 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.10 s @ 95.00
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 146.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1140.5 kPa (165.4 psi)
Specific torque 90.76 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2692 mm
wheelbase 106 in
Length (milimeters) 4785 mm
Length (inches) 188.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1798 mm
Width (inches) 70.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1379 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1500 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3307 lb
Weight distribuiton 62.70 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 70.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 2.16 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle
Tyres Goodyear Eagle GT P215/65 VR 15
Wheels 6.0 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 254 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.74

General information

RAC rating 29.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1988 Ford Taurus SHO PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1988

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