Ford Taurus III 3.0 Duratec V6 Sedan
149 kW203 PS200 hp1996–1999
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- Power
- 149 kW 203 PS · 200 hp
- Length
- 5,016 mm
- Displacement
- 3,000 cm³
The Ford Taurus III 3.0 Duratec V6 produces 149 kW (203 PS) from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. A four-speed automatic transmission sends the Taurus III 3.0 Duratec V6's drive to the front wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 3 versions: 38% up on the entry 3.0 Vulcan V6 (108 kW), 26 kW below the 3.4 SHO V8 (175 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 149 kW 203 PS · 200 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,016 mm 197.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,854 mm 73.0 in |
| Height | 1,400 mm 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm 108.5 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1996–1999 |
| Generation | Taurus III (1995–1999) |
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