2012 Ford Taurus
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2012 Ford Taurus - Specifications & Features
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| Engines | SE | SEL | SEL AWD | | 3.5-liter V6 | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 18 / 28 | 18 / 28 | 17 / 26 | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,496 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 263 @ 6,250 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 249 @ 4,500 rpm | Compression | 10.3:1 | | |
| | 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged |  | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | --- | --- | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,496 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 365 @ 5,500 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 350 @ 1,500 rpm | Compression | 10.0:1 | | |
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| Transmissions | SE | SEL | SEL AWD | | 6-speed automatic | | | |
| Ratios: |
4.84, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74 |
| Final Drive: |
2.77, 3.16 (FWD); 3.16, 3.39 (AWD); 2.77 (SHO) |
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| Exterior Dimensions | SE | SEL | SEL AWD | | Length [in.] | 202.9 | 202.9 | 202.9 | | Width [in.] | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 | | Height [in.] | 60.7 | 60.7 | 60.7 | | Wheelbase [in.] | 112.9 | 112.9 | 112.9 | | Front Track [in.] | 65.3 | 65.3 | 65.3 | | Rear Track [in.] | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Exterior Features |
| 4 doors | | | | | Power Door Mirrors | | | | | Folding Door Mirrors | | | | | Heated Door Mirrors | | | | | Auto-dimming Door Mirrors | | | |
| Interior Dimensions | SE | SEL | SEL AWD | | Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] | 102.2 | 102.2 | 102.2 | | Seating Cap. | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Headroom Front [in.] | 39.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | | Headroom Rear [in.] | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | | Legroom Front [in.] | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 | | Legroom Rear [in.] | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | | Shoulderroom Front [in.] | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | | Shoulderroom Rear [in.] | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | | Hiproom Front [in.] | 56.3 | 56.3 | 56.3 | | Hiproom Rear [in.] | 55.8 | 55.8 | 55.8 | | Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Interior Features |
| Air Conditioning | | | | | Dual-Zone Air Conditioning | | | | | Automatic Air Conditioning | | | | | Cruise Control | | | | | Cupholders | | | | | Power Windows | | | | | Rear Window Defogger | | | | | Remote Keyless Entry | | | | | Tachometer | | | | | Trip Computer | | | | | Vehicle Information System | | | | | Garage-door Transmitter | | | | | Cloth Seat-Upholstery | | | | | Leather Seat-Upholstery | | | | | Part-Leatherette Seat-Upholstery | | | | | Bucket Driver's Seat | | | | | Power Driver Seat Adjustments | | | | | Memory Driver Seat | | | | | Bucket Passenger Seat | | | | | Manual Passenger Adjustments | | | | | Power Passenger Seat Adjustments | | | | | 8-way Front Seat | | | | | 4-way Passenger Seat | | | | | 8-way Passenger Seat | | | | | Rear Bench Seat | | | | | Split-Folding Rear Seat | | | | | Radio | | | | | CD-Player | | | | | Six-Disc Changer | | | | | Satellite-radio | | | | | Internet Access | | | | | Wireless Connectivity | | | | | 6 Speakers | | | | | 7 Speakers | | | |
| Safety Features | SE | SEL | SEL AWD | | Anti-lock Brakes | | | | | Brake Assist | | | | | Stability Control (ESC) | | | | | Front Airbags | | | | | Front Side Airbags | | | | | Side-Curtain Airbags | | | | | Traction Control | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | |
| Technical Features |
| Driveline | FWD | FWD | AWD | | Parking Assist | | | | | Security System | | | | | Theft Deterrent | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Weight [lbs.] | 4,015 | 4,015 | 4,224 | | Towing Capacity [lbs.] | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | | Fuel Capacity [gal.] | 19.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 |
| Steering |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion; power-assist | | Turning Circle [ft.] | 39.7 | 39.7 | 39.7 | | Power Steering | | | | | Tilting Steering-Wheel | | | | | Telescoping Steering-Wheel | | | |
| Suspension |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Rear Suspension | Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Front MacPherson struts | | | | | Rear Multi-Link | | | |
| Tires |
| Front P235/60 TR17 | | | | | Front P235/55 HR18 | | | | | Front P255/45 VR19 | | | | | Rear P235/60 TR17 | | | | | Rear P235/55 HR18 | | | | | Rear P255/45 VR19 | | | |
| Brakes |
| Front Brakes | power-assisted vented discs | | Rear Brakes | power-assisted discs | | Front Vented Disc Brakes | | | | | Rear Disc Brakes | | | |
| Standard Optional |
| Engines | Limited | Limited AWD | SHO AWD | | 3.5-liter V6 | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 18 / 28 | 17 / 26 | --- | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,496 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 263 @ 6,250 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 249 @ 4,500 rpm | Compression | 10.3:1 | | |
| | 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | --- | 17 / 25 | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,496 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 365 @ 5,500 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 350 @ 1,500 rpm | Compression | 10.0:1 | | |
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| Transmissions | Limited | Limited AWD | SHO AWD | | 6-speed automatic | | | |
| Ratios: |
4.84, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74 |
| Final Drive: |
2.77, 3.16 (FWD); 3.16, 3.39 (AWD); 2.77 (SHO) |
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| Exterior Dimensions | Limited | Limited AWD | SHO AWD | | Length [in.] | 202.9 | 202.9 | 202.9 | | Width [in.] | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 | | Height [in.] | 60.7 | 60.7 | 60.7 | | Wheelbase [in.] | 112.9 | 112.9 | 112.9 | | Front Track [in.] | 65.3 | 65.3 | 65.3 | | Rear Track [in.] | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Exterior Features |
| 4 doors | | | | | Power Door Mirrors | | | | | Folding Door Mirrors | | | | | Heated Door Mirrors | | | | | Auto-dimming Door Mirrors | | | |
| Interior Dimensions | Limited | Limited AWD | SHO AWD | | Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] | 102.2 | 102.2 | 102.2 | | Seating Cap. | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Headroom Front [in.] | 39.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | | Headroom Rear [in.] | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | | Legroom Front [in.] | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 | | Legroom Rear [in.] | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | | Shoulderroom Front [in.] | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | | Shoulderroom Rear [in.] | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | | Hiproom Front [in.] | 56.3 | 56.3 | 56.3 | | Hiproom Rear [in.] | 55.8 | 55.8 | 55.8 | | Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Interior Features |
| Air Conditioning | | | | | Dual-Zone Air Conditioning | | | | | Automatic Air Conditioning | | | | | Cruise Control | | | | | Cupholders | | | | | Power Windows | | | | | Rear Window Defogger | | | | | Remote Keyless Entry | | | | | Tachometer | | | | | Trip Computer | | | | | Vehicle Information System | | | | | Garage-door Transmitter | | | | | Cloth Seat-Upholstery | | | | | Leather Seat-Upholstery | | | | | Part-Leatherette Seat-Upholstery | | | | | Bucket Driver's Seat | | | | | Power Driver Seat Adjustments | | | | | Memory Driver Seat | | | | | Bucket Passenger Seat | | | | | Manual Passenger Adjustments | | | | | Power Passenger Seat Adjustments | | | | | 8-way Front Seat | | | | | 4-way Passenger Seat | | | | | 8-way Passenger Seat | | | | | Rear Bench Seat | | | | | Split-Folding Rear Seat | | | | | Radio | | | | | CD-Player | | | | | Six-Disc Changer | | | | | Satellite-radio | | | | | Internet Access | | | | | Wireless Connectivity | | | | | 6 Speakers | | | | | 7 Speakers | | | |
| Safety Features | Limited | Limited AWD | SHO AWD | | Anti-lock Brakes | | | | | Brake Assist | | | | | Stability Control (ESC) | | | | | Front Airbags | | | | | Front Side Airbags | | | | | Side-Curtain Airbags | | | | | Traction Control | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | |
| Technical Features |
| Driveline | FWD | AWD | AWD | | Parking Assist | | | | | Security System | | | | | Theft Deterrent | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Weight [lbs.] | 4,015 | 4,224 | 4,368 | | Towing Capacity [lbs.] | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | | Fuel Capacity [gal.] | 19.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 |
| Steering |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion; power-assist | | Turning Circle [ft.] | 39.7 | 39.7 | 39.7 | | Power Steering | | | | | Tilting Steering-Wheel | | | | | Telescoping Steering-Wheel | | | |
| Suspension |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Rear Suspension | Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Front MacPherson struts | | | | | Rear Multi-Link | | | |
| Tires |
| Front P235/60 TR17 | | | | | Front P235/55 HR18 | | | | | Front P255/45 VR19 | | | | | Rear P235/60 TR17 | | | | | Rear P235/55 HR18 | | | | | Rear P255/45 VR19 | | | |
| Brakes |
| Front Brakes | power-assisted vented discs | | Rear Brakes | power-assisted discs | | Front Vented Disc Brakes | | | | | Rear Disc Brakes | | | |
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