1997 Ford Taurus GL specs & colors

Station Wagon

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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
$20,195
Starting MSRP
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1997 Ford Taurus GL

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 8 seats
  • 145.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 197.5" length, 55.1" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Graphite
Saddle
Medium Grey

Packages

  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $750

    Starting MSRP

    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
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    $750

    Starting MSRP

    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
    • pwr door locks
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $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

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
145 hp
Seating Capacity
8

Brakes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.0 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.5 in

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3250
Displacement
3.0L/182
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 5250
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.6 qts

Measurements

Track Width, Front
62 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38 ft³
Passenger Volume
104 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
38 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Front Head Room
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
81 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
81 ft³
Second Head Room
39 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Height
27 in
Passenger Capacity
6
Front Hip Room
56 in
Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width
40 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
49 in
Liftover Height
Not Available in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
32 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Length, Overall
200 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
47 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,480 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
110 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal

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