Ford Taurus IV 3.0 Duratec V6 Sedan
149 kW203 PS200 hp2000–2005
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- Power
- 149 kW 203 PS · 200 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,504 kg
- Length
- 5,019 mm
- Displacement
- 3,000 cm³
The Ford Taurus IV 3.0 Duratec V6 uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 149 kW (203 PS), in sedan form. In the Taurus IV 3.0 Duratec V6, power reaches the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
It is the most powerful of the 2 versions in the Taurus IV range, with 28% more output than the entry 3.0 Vulcan V6 (116 kW). The Taurus IV 3.0 Duratec V6 is also the best on power-to-weight (135 PS per tonne). On paper, it tips the scales at 1,504 kg.
Taurus IV 3.0 Duratec V6: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the Taurus IV: 149 kW (203 PS)
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 135 PS per tonne
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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 | 5,019 mm 197.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,854 mm 73.0 in |
| Height | 1,425 mm 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm 108.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,504 kg 3,316 lb |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 2000–2005 |
| Generation | Taurus IV (2000–2006) |
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