1988 - Ford - Taurus SHO

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Taurus SHO 1992
2. Taurus SHO 1996
3. Taurus SHO 1988
General Information
Make Ford
Model Taurus SHO
Production Year 1988
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2692 mm     (106 in)
Front Track 1565 mm     (61,6 in)
Rear Track 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Length 4785 mm     (188,4 in)
Width 1798 mm     (70,8 in)
Height 1379 mm     (54,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 1500 kg     (3304 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Yamaha
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2986 cc     (182,22 cu in)
Bore 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 497,67 cc/cylinder    (30,37 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,8 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 220 HP     (164,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 271 N.m     (200 lb.ft ,  27,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 261,1 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 146,7 HP/ton    (109,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 73,7 HP/litre    (54,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5 s
0 - 60 mph 6,6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 225 km/h   (139,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1,02 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)