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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
3.0L/182
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 5250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3250
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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