1997 Ford Taurus GL specs & colors

4dr Car

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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
$18,985
Starting MSRP
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1997 Ford Taurus GL

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 8 seats
  • Engine info not available
  • MPG not available
  • 197.5" length, 55.1" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Graphite
Saddle
Medium Grey

Packages

  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $1,450

    Starting MSRP

    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
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    $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
  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $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

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
- hp
Seating Capacity
8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.0 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake Type
Power

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 5250
Displacement
3.0L/182
Engine Type
Gas V6
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.6 qts

Measurements

Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Height, Overall
55 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Liftover Height
25 in
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Length, Overall
198 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Head Room
36 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Passenger Volume
101 ft³
Passenger Capacity
6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Quadralink
Suspension Type - Front
Indep MacPherson

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R15
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R15
Front Tire Size
P205/65R15

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
125 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,250 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,329 lbs

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