Ford Taurus I 3.0 SHO 3.0 V6 (Yamaha) Sedan
164 kW223 PS220 hp1989–1991
Read the full story of the Ford Taurus I
Updated Report an error

- Power
- 164 kW 223 PS · 220 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
- Length
- 4,785 mm
- Displacement
- 3,000 cm³
The Ford Taurus I 3.0 SHO V6 (Yamaha) produces 164 kW (223 PS) from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. The Taurus I 3.0 SHO V6 (Yamaha) pairs front-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox.
No other version of the Taurus I matches its output among 4 versions - that is 145% more than the entry 2.5 HSC I4 (67 kW). The Taurus I 3.0 SHO V6 (Yamaha) is also the best on power-to-weight (162 PS per tonne). In figures, it tips the scales at 1,380 kg.
Where the Taurus I 3.0 SHO V6 (Yamaha) stands out
- Most powerful version of the Taurus I: 164 kW (223 PS)
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 162 PS per tonne
Dimensions drawing
To scale · width without mirrors
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 164 kW 223 PS · 220 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| 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 | 1989–1991 |
| Generation | Taurus I (1985–1991) |
Compare size All Taurus I versions All Ford spec sheets
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
Data: 14 of 25 fields · 1 source · data changed 23 Oct 2026