Description: Model testedTaurus LX Seating capacity5/6 Standard safety featuresDual airbags Standard equipment (LX)Automatic transmission, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM stereo, power driver's seat, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control As tested3.0-liter Duratec V6, ABS, automatic climate control, keyless remote entry, premium AM/FM/cassette stereo Specifications Engine3.0-liter ohv V6 Horsepower @ rpm145 @ 5250 Torque, lb.-ft. @ rpm170 @ 3250 EPA fuel economy, mpg city/hwy20/28 Optional engines 150-hp 3.0-liter flexible-fuel V6 200-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24v V6 235-hp 3.4-liter dohc 32v V8 (SHO only) Standard transmission4-speed automatic Optional transmissionNA Wheelbase108.5 in. Length/width/height197.5/73.0/55.1 in. Track, f/r61.6/61.4 in. Turning circle38.0 ft. Head/hip/leg room, f36.2/55.8/38.9 in. Head/hip/leg room, r36.2/56.3/38.9 ft. Max. trunk volume15.8 cu. ft. Suspension f/rindependent/independent Min. curb weight3326 lbs. Max. towing capacity1750 lbs. TiresP205/65R-15 Brakes f/rdisc/drum Fuel capacity16.0 gal. Basic warranty3 years/36,000 miles Assembled inAtlanta, Ga., Chicago, Ill. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to base model. Prices effective as of August 1, 1997 and include manuracturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources 1-800-392-3673
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