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Ford Taurus III 3.0 Vulcan V6 Sedan

108 kW147 PS145 hp1996–1999

petrol · 4-speed automatic · Sedan

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Ford Taurus III
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Power
108 kW 147 PS · 145 hp
Length
5,016 mm
Displacement
3,000 cm³

The Ford Taurus III 3.0 Vulcan V6 uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 108 kW (147 PS), in sedan form. In the Taurus III 3.0 Vulcan V6, power reaches the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

This is the entry point among the 3 versions of the Taurus III; the range-topping 3.4 SHO V8 (175 kW) has 62% more power.

Dimensions drawing

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 5,016 mmLength 16 ft 5 in1,400 mm4 ft 7 inWheelbase 2,756 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inWidth 1,854 mmWidth 6 ft 1 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement3,000 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power108 kW 147 PS · 145 hp

    Transmission

    GearboxAutomatic
    Gears4
    DriveFront-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length5,016 mm 197.5 in
    Width1,854 mm 73.0 in
    Height1,400 mm 55.1 in
    Wheelbase2,756 mm 108.5 in

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1996–1999
    GenerationTaurus III (1995–1999)

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