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Vehicles›Make›Ford›Model›Taurus

1997 Ford Taurus

United StatesGasolineFWDSedanUpdated Aug 27, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Taurus
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
3rd Generation (DN101)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.0 V6 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
203 hp
Power (kW)
149 kW
Torque
262 Nm (193 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h (112 mph)
0–60 mph
7.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
5,070 mm (199.6 in)
Width
1,857 mm (73.1 in)
Height
1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Curb weight
1,560 kg (3,439 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
79.5 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
2,967 cc
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
61 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,565 mm (61.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,560 mm (61.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,010 kg (4,431 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg (992 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Interior

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes

Features

Accessories

Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
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Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
63.4
Fastening Type
  • Lug Bolts
  • Lug Nuts
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
447 litres
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-

Airbags

Frontal Airbag
  • Driver: Yes
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: -
TaurusModel6 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Taurus Sedan Generations3 of 7
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
203 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline