2008 Ford Taurus SEL specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn SEL FWD
- $23,635
- 4dr Sdn SEL AWD
- $25,485
- 4dr Sdn Limited FWD
- $27,620
- 4dr Sdn Limited AWD
- $29,470
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Grey-Violet
Pumice
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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263 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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3.5L/213
Displacement
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263 @ 6250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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249 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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62 in
Height, Overall
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21 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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113 in
Wheelbase
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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202 in
Length, Overall
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Coil over shock
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P215/60R17
Front Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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P215/60R17
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,741 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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