2012 Ford Taurus SEL specs & colors

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2012 Ford Taurus SEL

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Key specs

4-door
5 seats
263.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
21 combined MPG
202.9" length, 60.7" height
Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior

Havanna / Sand Beige

Maldives Blue

Charcoal

Medium pebble

Packages

202A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

$3,300

Starting MSRP
- SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
- USB port
- 911 assist
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$3,300

Starting MSRP
- SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
- USB port
- 911 assist
- vehicle health reports
- traffic reports
- GPS-based turn-by-turn directions & info services
- reverse sensing system
- ambient lighting
- intelligent access w/push button start
- rear view camera
- pwr adjustable pedals
- AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer
- Sony (12) speaker premium audio system
- 19" painted sparkle aluminum wheels w/P255/45R19 performance tires
- 3.16 final drive ratio
200A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

$0

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- base vehicle
201A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

$700

Starting MSRP
- SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
- USB port
- 911 assist
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$700

Starting MSRP
- SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/Bluetooth capability
- USB port
- 911 assist
- vehicle health reports
- traffic reports
- GPS-based turn-by-turn directions & info services
- reverse sensing system

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 18 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower: 263 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.4 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.0 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): N/A

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.5L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 263 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 249 @ 4500
Transmission Options: 6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG: 18 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume: 102 ft³
Front Head Room: 39 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Shoulder Room: 58 in
Front Hip Room: 56 in
Second Head Room: 38 in
Second Leg Room: 38 in
Second Shoulder Room: 57 in
Second Hip Room: 56 in
Wheelbase: 113 in
Length, Overall: 203 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 76 in
Height, Overall: 61 in
Track Width, Front: 65 in
Track Width, Rear: 66 in
Min Ground Clearance: N/A
Liftover Height: 30 in
Trunk Volume: 20 ft³

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P235/55R18
Rear Tire Size: P235/55R18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size: 18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size: 18 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: 4,015 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 150 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A

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