Ford Taurus III 3.4 SHO 3.4 V8 Sedan
175 kW238 PS235 hp1996–1999
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- Power
- 175 kW 238 PS · 235 hp
- Length
- 5,016 mm
- Displacement
- 3,400 cm³
A 3.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 175 kW (238 PS) powers the Ford Taurus III 3.4 SHO V8 sedan. In the Taurus III 3.4 SHO V8, power reaches the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
No other version of the Taurus III matches its output among 3 versions - that is 62% more than the entry 3.0 Vulcan V6 (108 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,400 cm³ 3.4 l · 207 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 175 kW 238 PS · 235 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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