Ford Taurus I 3.8 Essex V6 Sedan
104 kW141 PS139 hp292 Nm1988–1991
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- Power
- 104 kW 141 PS · 139 hp
- Torque
- 292 Nm 215 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
- Length
- 4,785 mm
The Ford Taurus I 3.8 Essex V6 produces 104 kW (141 PS) and 292 Nm of torque from a 3.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. A four-speed automatic transmission sends the Taurus I 3.8 Essex V6's drive to the front wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 4 versions: 55% up on the entry 2.5 HSC I4 (67 kW), 60 kW below the 3.0 SHO V6 (Yamaha) (164 kW). The car weighs 1,380 kg and offers 102 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,800 cm³ 3.8 l · 232 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 104 kW 141 PS · 139 hp |
| Torque | 292 Nm 215 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,785 mm 188.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,798 mm 70.8 in |
| Height | 1,379 mm 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm 106.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1988–1991 |
| Generation | Taurus I (1985–1991) |
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