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1997 Ford Taurus SHO

1FALP54NXVA180042
3.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Engine
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Ford Taurus

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1FA Ford · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor LP54N Taurus SHO
VIS · Vehicle ID XVA180042 1997 · Serial 180042

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1997
TrimSHO
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerFord
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine3.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeA
Serial Number180042

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Ford
Model Taurus
Trim Level SHO

Engine & Performance

Displacement 3.4L/207
Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 235 @ 6100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 230 @ 4800
Engine Type 3.4L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 4A OD
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 3440
Overall Length 198.40
Overall Width 73.00
Overall Height 55.80
Wheelbase 108.50
Standard Seating 5
Height, Overall (in) 55.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0
Wheelbase (in) 108.5

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 16.00
Fuel Economy-city 17
Fuel Economy-highway 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 42.40
Tires 225/55R16
Front Headroom 39.20
Rear Headroom 36.20
Front Legroom 42.20
Rear Legroom 38.90
Front Shoulder Room 57.40
Rear Shoulder Room 56.60
Front Hip Room 55.80
Rear Hip Room 56.30
Ground Clearance 5.50
Track Front 61.60
Track Rear 61.40
Passenger Volume 101.50
Cargo Volume 15.80
MSRP $26,460
Dealer Invoice $23,990
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Tire Size P225/55ZR16
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Tire Size P225/55ZR16

Pattern Information

Pattern1FALP54N V
WMI 1FA (United States, North America)