1996 - 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 1996
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2756 mm     (108,5 in)
Front Track 1565 mm     (61,6 in)
Rear Track 1560 mm     (61,4 in)
Length 5037 mm     (198,3 in)
Width 1857 mm     (73,1 in)
Height 1415 mm     (55,7 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,83
Weight 1592 kg     (3506,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %66 / %34
Fuel Capacity 61 litre   (13,4 Imp gal ,  16,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford / Yamaha
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3392 cc     (206,99 cu in)
Bore 82,4 mm     (3,24 in)
Stroke 79,5 mm     (3,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 424 cc/cylinder    (25,87 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type SqPFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 235 HP     (175,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 312 N.m     (230,3 lb.ft ,  31,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 274,3 N.m    (6100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 147,6 HP/ton    (110,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 69,3 HP/litre    (51,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,5 s
0 - 60 mph 7,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 19,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 225 km/h   (139,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 0,69 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,77 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,8
Turning Circle Diameter 11,8 m    (38,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.TrailLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 295 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 257 mm
Wheels (front) 6.5 x 16
Wheels (rear) 6.5 x 16
Tyres (front) P225/55 ZR 16
Tyres (rear) P225/55 ZR 16