1989 Ford Taurus specifications

1989 Ford Taurus data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2695 mm 106.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1535 mm 60.4 inches
Length 4785 mm 188.4 inches
Width 1800 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1315 kg 2899 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61 litres 13.4 [16.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.5 litre
2499 cc
(152.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.5 × 91 mm
3.68 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
176 Nm (130 ft·lb) (17.9 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
26.9 kW/litre
36.5 ps/litre
36 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
70.43 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 885 kPa (128.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 624.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
69.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.59 kg/kW
32.73 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 14
Wheel size rear 5½J x 14
Tyres front P205/70 R 14
Tyres rear P205/70 R 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 257 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.26
general
Carfolio.com ID639056
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 Ford Taurus added 2020-02-13.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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