1997 Ford Taurus SHO specs & colors
4dr Car
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
-
4-door -
5 seats -
235.0-hp, 3.4-liter, 8 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
$1,740
Starting MSRP
- remote keyless entry system
- elect temp control air cond w/ heated mirrors
- Ford MACH audio system
See more detail $1,740
Starting MSRP
- remote keyless entry system
- elect temp control air cond w/ heated mirrors
- Ford MACH audio system
- pwr moonroof
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- MPG
-
17 City / 26 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
235 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.57 x 1.02 in
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Brake Type
-
Power
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
10.1 x 0.5 in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
Electrical
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
130
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
650
Engine
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
230 @ 4800
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
235 @ 6100
- Displacement
-
3.4L/207
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- Transmission Options
-
A/T
4-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
17 City / 26 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
10.6 qts
Measurements
- Passenger Volume
-
102 ft³
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Front Head Room
-
39 in
- Front Leg Room
-
42 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
57 in
- Front Hip Room
-
56 in
- Second Head Room
-
36 in
- Second Leg Room
-
39 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
57 in
- Second Hip Room
-
56 in
- Wheelbase
-
109 in
- Length, Overall
-
198 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
73 in
- Height, Overall
-
56 in
- Track Width, Front
-
62 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
61 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Liftover Height
-
26 in
- Trunk Volume
-
16 ft³
Steering
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
42 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
-
Aluminum
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Size
-
16 x 4.0 in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
16 x 6.5 in
- Front Wheel Size
-
16 x 6.5 in
- Spare Tire Size
-
T135/80R16
- Rear Tire Size
-
P225/55ZR16
- Front Tire Size
-
P225/55ZR16
Weight & Capacity
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
175 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
1,750 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,440 lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
16 gal
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
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