2008 Ford Taurus X SEL Sport Utility SUV

Features

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES

Radio data system

AM/FM radio

MP3 capability

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

CD player

SEATS AND TRIM

Leather steering wheel

Front seats: bucket

Front centre armrest

Power driver seat

3rd row seats: split-bench

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

1-touch down

Driver vanity mirror

Tilt steering wheel

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Front cupholders

Air conditioning

Speed control

Illuminated entry

Rear door bins

Front dual zone A/C

Automatic temperature control

Power windows

Passenger door bin

Remote keyless entry

Overhead console

Passenger vanity mirror

Driver door bin

Rear cupholders

Rear air conditioning

1-touch up

BODY EXTERIOR

Two-tone paint

Door mirrors: body-colour

Power door mirrors

Bumpers: body-colour

Roof rack: rails only

Heated door mirrors

LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION

Outside temperature display

Tachometer

Fully automatic headlights

Trip computer

Rear window wiper

Front reading lights

Front fog lights

Delay-off headlights

Variably intermittent wipers

Compass

Rear window defroster

Rear reading lights

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Traction control

Brake assist

Electronic stability

Occupant sensing airbag

Dual front impact airbags

ABS brakes

Perimeter/approach lights

Security system

Dual front side impact airbags

4 wheel disc brakes

Panic alarm

Overhead airbag

Ignition disable

Tech Specs

POWERTRAIN

Fuel economy city: 12.8L/100 km

Horsepower: 263hp @ 6,250RPM

Fuel economy highway: 8.4L/100 km

Engine litres: 3.5

Transmission: 6 speed automatic

Variable valve control

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

Fuel tank capacity: 72L

Cylinder configuration: V-6

Recommended fuel: regular unleaded

Torque: 249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM

Drive type: front-wheel

Number of valves: 24

SUSPENSION/HANDLING

Front tires: 215/65TR17.0

Rear tires: 215/65TR17.0

Wheel size: 17"

Four wheel independent suspension

Rear anti-roll bar

Power steering

Front anti-roll bar

Alloy wheels

SPECS AND DIMENSIONS

3rd row headroom: 978mm (38.5")

Compression ratio: 10.30 to 1

Engine horsepower: 263hp @ 6,250RPM

Front headroom: 1,001mm (39.4")

Rear legroom: 1,011mm (39.8")

Exterior height: 1,712mm (67.4")

3rd row hiproom: 1,168mm (46.0")

Exterior body width: 1,902mm (74.9")

Front legroom: 1,036mm (40.8")

Exterior length: 5,088mm (200.3")

Engine torque: 249 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM

GVWR: 2,440kg (5,379lbs)

Front hiproom: 1,402mm (55.2")

3rd row legroom: 853mm (33.6")

Passenger volume: 4,140L (146.2 cu.ft.)

Turning radius: 6.1m (20.0')

Curb weight: 1,796kg (3,960lbs)

Front shoulder room: 1,486mm (58.5")

Wheelbase: 2,868mm (112.9")

Towing capacity: 907kg (2,000lbs)

Engine bore x stroke: 91.4mm x 88.9mm (3.60" x 3.50")

Rear hiproom: 1,433mm (56.4")

Rear headroom: 1,001mm (39.4")

Engine displacement: 3.5 L

3rd row shoulder room: 1,285mm (50.6")

Rear shoulder room: 1,471mm (57.9")

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY

Approach angle: 20 deg

Departure angle: 27 deg

Ramp breakover angle: 21 deg

Ground clearance (max): 203mm (8.0")