Ford Taurus 5 Sedan (2007-2009)

21% Neofiliac
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Ford Taurus 5 is a full-size sedan in production from 2007 to 2009. It is available with a single naturally-aspirated V6 engine (Duratec) that displaced 3.5 liters.
Compared to the previous Taurus (Gen4), the Gen5 model moved up in size class. It was essentially a rebranded Ford Five Hundred with a facelift.
The Gen5 Taurus came with a 6-speed automatic transmission and was available in either FWD or AWD guises.

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Neofiliac score 21% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Uninspiring exterior and interior
  • Poor handling
  • Basic suspension setup

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Specifications

FWDAWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity600 L / 21.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/55 R18
Turning Circle12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1562 mm / 61.5 in
Size | Length5126 mm / 201.8 in
Size | Width1892 mm / 74.5 in
Track Width | Front1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear1636.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight1697.0 kg / 3741.2 lbs1783.0 kg / 3930.8 lbs
Wheel Size18 in
Wheelbase2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
EngineDuratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.3:1
Engine | Displacement3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Power263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline6700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2007 ~ 2009

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