1997 Ford Taurus GL specs & colors
Station Wagon
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn G
- $17,995
- 4dr Sdn GL
- $18,985
- 4dr Wgn GL
- $20,195
- 4dr Sdn LX
- $21,610
- 4dr Wgn LX
- $22,715
- 4dr Sdn SHO
- $26,460
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Graphite
Saddle
Medium Grey
Packages
$1,450
Starting MSRP
- speed control
- front/rear floor mats
- air filtration system
See more detail $1,450
Starting MSRP
- speed control
- front/rear floor mats
- air filtration system
- pwr door locks
- elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette
- pwr driver seat
- light group
- aluminum wheels
$750
Starting MSRP
- speed control
- front/rear floor mats
- air filtration system
See more detail $750
Starting MSRP
- speed control
- front/rear floor mats
- air filtration system
- pwr door locks
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
|
145 hp
Horsepower
|
8
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
10.1 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System
|
10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
145 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
170 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
3.0L/182
Displacement
|
A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
|
11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
47 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
6
Passenger Capacity
|
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
58 in
Height, Overall
|
27 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
|
39 in
Second Head Room
|
N/A
Trunk Volume
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
56 in
Front Hip Room
|
Not Available in
Liftover Height
|
Not Available in
Third Head Room
|
62 in
Track Width, Rear
|
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
|
81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
32 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
109 in
Wheelbase
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
38 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
56 in
Second Hip Room
|
81 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
39 in
Front Head Room
|
200 in
Length, Overall
|
62 in
Track Width, Front
|
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
|
39 in
Second Leg Room
|
104 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
40 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
Steering
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
T135/70R15
Spare Tire Size
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
|
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size
|
15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
P205/65R15
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
3,480 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
1,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
110 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
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