Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 '96 Ford Taurus LX - Long-Term Wrap-Up
| GENERAL/POWERTRAIN | | Body style | 4-door, 5-passenger | | Vehicle configuration | Front engine, front drive | | Airbag | Dual | | Engine configuration | V-6, DOHC, | | | 4 valves/cylinder | | Engine displacement, ci/cc | 181/2966 | | Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net | 200 @ 5750 | | Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 200 @ 4500 | | Transmission | 4-speed automatic | | Axle ratio | 3.77:1 | | CHASSIS | | Suspension, f/r | MacPherson struts, | | | coil springs/multilink,coil | | Steering | Rack and pinion, power assist | | Brakes, f/r | Vented discs/discs, ABS | | Wheels | 15x6.0, cast aluminum | | Tires | General Ameri* G4S, 205/65HR15 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in./mm | 108.5/2756 | | Length, in./mm | 197.4/5014 | | Height, in./mm | 55.1/1400 | | Ground clearance, in./mm | 5.5/140 | | Curb weight, lb | 3358 | | Weight distribution, f/r, % | 59/41 | | Fuel capacity, gal. | 16.1 | | Fuel economy, | | EPA, city/hwy., mpg | 20/29 | | PERFORMANCE | | Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec | 9.4 | | Quarter mile, sec/mph | 16.9/84.1 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 137 | | Slalom, mph | 63.0 | | Lateral acceleration, g | 0.80 | | MAINTENANCE | | Total mileage | 17,191 | | Test mileage | 16,719 | | Fuel consumed, gal. | 802.4 | | Fuel cost | $1053.41 | | Average mpg | 20.9 | | Additional oil cost | 1 qt./$2.50 | | Total maintenance | $208.07 | | Problem areas | Ash tray, | | | windshield wiper | ... >>next page
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