Ford Taurus Car

2008 Ford Taurus and Ford Taurus X

We remember when the first-generation Ford Taurus arrived. And we don't just mean when it arrived on the market. We remember the actual day when the first one arrived at our local Ford dealer. It was a big deal, and remained so until Ford let the sedan lay fallow and then turned it into something that looked like a big carp. Well, Ford announced today that the Taurus is making a comeback, in name at least. The current Five Hundred will now be called the Taurus. Something tells us that come this summer when the renamed Five Hundred arrives in dealerships, not one preteen car enthusiast will notice. Ford has also renamed the updated 2008 Mercury Montego to — can you guess? — the Mercury Sable. The Freestyle crossover for 2008 becomes — less predictably — the Malcolm, er, Taurus X. In related, but untrue news, the Focus will now be referred to as either the Escort or Pinto.

Ford Taurus Car Specifications

Ford Taurus Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

-3,496 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 92.5 mm bore, 88.7 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 99C
-Unleaded fuel 87
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-20 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 194 kW , 260 HP SAE @ 6,250 rpm; 245 ft lb , 332 Nm @ 4,500 rpm

Ford Taurus Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

-Four-wheel ABS
-Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Electronic brake distribution
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Center limited slip differential
-Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
-Automatic rear suspension levelling

Ford Taurus Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Chrome/bright trim around side windows
-Driver and passenger power heated chrome door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 200.4, overall width (inches): 74.5, overall height (inches): 61.5, wheelbase (inches): 112.9, front track (inches): 64.6, rear track (inches): 65 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40
-Front fog lights
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Luxury trim wood & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
-Pearl paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Windshield wipers

Ford Taurus Interior Standard Features

-12v power outlet: front and 2 , 12v power outlet: rear and 1
-Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
-Fixed mast antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-Other RDS audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
-Cargo area light
-Clock
-Compass
-Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
-Full dashboard console with covered storage box , full floor console with covered storage box , partial overhead console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
-External temperature
-Floor mats
-Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger seat with lumbar adjustment and two adjustments
-Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Front seat center armrest
-Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
-Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.4, rear headroom (inches): 38.7, front hip room (inches): 53.7, rear hip room (inches): 53.7, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 41.3, front shoulder room (inches): 57.8 and rear shoulder room (inches): 57.5
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
-Digital keypad power locks
-Vehicle speed proportional power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
-Front and rear reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Rear seat center armrest integral box
-Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
-Automatic operation rear view mirror
-Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
-Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-Front and rear roof airbag
-Front seat back storage
-Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
-Seating: five seats
-Service interval indicator
-Front side airbag
-Eight speaker(s)
-Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system

Dodge Unleashes a Demon With Its New Concept Roadster; Spyder 3-Wheeler Could Revolutionize Motorcycling; Ford Hauls ...

Complete coverage of the Chicago Auto Show, including previews of the new Scion xB and xD, Ford Taurus, Pontiac G8 and more highlight this week's issue.

DETROIT, Feb. 12 -- Dodge is ready to unleash a Demon and TheCarConnection.com, > , gives its readers a close-up look at the affordable new concept roadster that won't be unveiled, officially, at least, until next month's Geneva Motor Show. Can the Caliber- based two-seater challenge the established leader, Mazda's Miata, as well as up-and-comers like the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky? Check this week's issue for the details.

For those who love driving al fresco, there are two traditional options: convertibles and motorcycles. But Canadian power sports maker BRP hopes to create a whole new niche with its aggressive and unusual Can-Am Spyder Roadster.

First Appearance of Upgraded 2008 Ford Taurus, Taurus X and ...

Ford of Ocala, the Ford car dealer in Ocala, Florida (FL) is delighted to publicize the first appearance of upgraded 2008 Ford models. For details, call Ford of Ocala on (800) 292- 3338.

Ford of Ocala, the Ford dealer at Ocala, Florida (FL) www.fordofocala.com, is delighted in publicizing the first appearance of upgraded 2008 Ford models like Ford Taurus, Taurus X and Mercury Sable, this summer. Ford Motor Company brings back the well-known Ford Taurus name and introduces a new name, Taurus X and returns the Mercury Sable to the lineup as upgraded 2008 model versions. All the three models are expected to go on sale this summer. �Taurus has been an icon for Ford�s family sedan for more than two decades, and it�s time to return this powerful name to where it belongs,� said Mark Fields, Ford�s President of The Americas, at the Chicago Auto Show.

Man killed in fight over parking space

Metro is also asking for help solving a murder that started as a fight over a parking spot. Witnesses say a man driving a red Ford Taurus and another man started arguing near the intersection of Valley View and Charleston.

The argument led to a physical altercation; that's when witnesses say the man driving the Taurus pulled out a gun and opened fire, killing the other man. The victim's name has not yet been released.

SHO Time! Taurus SHO should return to lineup, too

I've never been one to hide my unabashed appreciation for the Ford Taurus SHO (the first generation in particular, as they got progressively worse with each gen IMHO). Readers got a total kick out of the Ford Taurus Heritage Edition we showed you a week ago, and we think it's time Ford also consider bringing back the Super High Output. Fortunately, we were pointed to another Photochop artist that already took digital pen to paper and dreamed up what such a car might look like. The rendering, posted by BlackManta on the CarSpyShots.net forum, is actually more ingenious than its first impression might suggest. BlackManta grafted the face of the Taurus X, previously known as the Freestyle, onto the Taurus to create a look that's more aggressive and interesting than the standard Taurus front end.

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