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1997 Ford Taurus LX specs & colors

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
$21,610
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Taurus LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Saddle
Medium Grey

Packages

  • $1,420

    Starting MSRP

    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
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    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • anti-lock braking system
    • remote keyless entry system
  • $2,610

    Starting MSRP

    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
    See more detail
    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • anti-lock braking system
    • remote keyless entry system
    • elect temp control air cond w/heated mirrors
    • Ford MACH audio system
    • chrome wheels

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
200 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
200 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.0L/181
Displacement
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
10.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,353 lbs
Base Curb Weight
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
175 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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