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Ford Taurus Sedan SE$25,555
Ford Taurus Sedan SEL$27,755
Ford Taurus Sedan SEL AWD$29,605
Ford Taurus Sedan Limited$32,155
Ford Taurus Sedan Limited AWD$34,005
Ford Taurus Sedan SHO AWD$38,155
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2012 Ford Taurus Sedan SE - Specifications & Features
Engines
TypeV6; aluminum block and headsDisplacement [cc]3,496
ValvetrainDOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp @ rpm]263 @ 6,250 rpmBore & Stroke [cm]92.5 x 86.7
Torque [lb-ft @ rpm]249 @ 4,500 rpmCompression10.3:1
Mileage City (mpg)18Mileage Hwy (mpg)28
Transmissions
Type 6-speed automatic
Ratios 4.84, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive 2.77; 3.16
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.] 202.9
Width [in.] 76.2
Height [in.] 60.7
Wheelbase [in.] 112.9
Front Track [in.] 65.3
Rear Track [in.] 65.5
Exterior Features
4 doors
Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
Chrome exhaust tip and grille
Power remote, folding left door mirror
Power remote, folding right door mirror
Variable intermittent wipers
Weights & Capacities
Weight [lbs.] 4,015
Towing Capacity [lbs.] 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.] 19.0
Technical Features
Front-wheel-drive
Halogen headlights
P235/60 TR17 all-season tires
Spare wheel
Theft-deterrent system
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
Steering
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.] 39.7
Suspension
Front macpherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front power-assisted vented discs
Rear power-assisted discs
Safety Features
3-point rear seat belts in all positions
Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Brake assist
Child safety rear door locks
Electronic Stability Control
Front adjustable head restraints
Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
Rear head restraints
Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
Side-impact airbags in front
Side-impact bars
Traction control
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] 102.2
Seating Cap. 5
Front Headroom [in.] 39.0
Front Legroom [in.] 41.9
Front Shoulderroom [in.] 57.9
Front Hiproom [in.] 56.3
Rear Headroom [in.] 37.8
Rear Legroom [in.] 38.1
Rear Shoulderroom [in.] 56.9
Rear Hiproom [in.] 55.8
Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] 20.1
Interior Features
3 12V power outlets
4-way front passenger bucket seat
8-way part-power driver bucket seat with lumbar support
AM/FM radio with seek/scan, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
Air conditioning
Auto-locking doors
Cargo area carpeting, light
Carpeted front and rear floor mats
Clock
Cloth seat-upholstery
Cruise control
Cupholders in front and rear
Door bins in front and rear
Driver footrest
Floor carpeting
Front seat center console with armrest and storage
Full cloth headliner
Illuminated entry
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
Keyfob remote keyless entry
Lockable glove box
Overhead console with storage
Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
Reading lights in front and rear
Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
Rear seat center armrest
Rear window defogger
Remote trunk release
Speed-sensitive volume
Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
Tachometer
Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
Tinted windows
Trip computer
Variable instrument panel lighting
Vehicle information system
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