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1986 Taurus Featured Automobiles The Showroom

Specifications


Standard Engine (GL, LX, Wagon)
60-degree V-6 with four main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters and push rod-operated overhead valves, cast-iron block and cylinder heads

Borelstroke (in./mm.) 3.50 x 3.15/89.0 x 80.0
Displacement (cu. in./l.) 182/3.0
Compression ratio 9.25:1
Engine-control system Ford EEC IV wlport fuel-injection
Emission controls Electronic fuel and spark control, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and 3-way catalytic converter
Power (SAE net) 140 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 160 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Fuel requirement Unleaded 87 octane

Standard Engine (L sedan, MT5)
4-cylinder, in-line, with four main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters and push rod-operated overhead valves, cast-iron block and cylinder head

Borelstroke (in./mm.) 3.68 x 3.58/93.5 x 91.0
Displacement (cu. in./l.) 153/2.5
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Engine-control system Ford EEC IV with throttle-body fuel injection
Emission controls Electronic fuel and spark control, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), 3-way catalytic converter
Power (SAE net) 92 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 132 Ib.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Fuel requirement Unleaded 87 octane

Transmission
3.0L available with 4-speed automatic overdrive: final drive ratio 3.37
2.5L available with 3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual: final drive ratio 3.23 for 3-speed, 3.33 for 5-speed.


Suspension

Front Independent MacPherson-strut front drive with strut-mounted coil spring, stabilizer bar, tension strut and lower control arm
Rear (sedan) Fully independent MacPherson strut with coil spring, tension strut, parallel suspension arms. Stabilizer bar on all models except I-4 automatic.
Rear (wagon) Fully independent with spring on lower control arm, stamped tension strut, stabilizer bar.

Steering

Type Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Overall ratio 15.25:1
Steering Wheel Turns 2.52 lock-to-lock
Turning Diameter 39.75 ft.

Brakes
Dual hydraulic (diagonally linked, front to rear), power front disc/rear drum

Front disc diameter 10.1 in.
Rear drum diameter
    (sedan)8.9 in.
    (wagon)9.8 in.
Brake-swept area
    (sedan)280.2 sq. in..
    (wagon)306.5 sq. in.

Wheels

Type (standard) Stamped steel 14 in. x 5.5 in.
Type (optional) Stamped steel or Cast aluminum 15 in. x 6.0 in.
No. of studs 5
Bolt circle diameter 4.25

Tires

Type Steel-belted radial ply
Size (standard) P195/70R 14 BSW
Size (optional) P195/70R 14 WSW, P205/70R 14 BSW (std. on GL and LX), P205/70R 14 WSW, P205/65R 15 BSW, P205/65R 15 WSW
Spare (standard) T135/80D 14 BSW mini-spare
Spare (optional) 5th tire matching road tires


Interior Dimensions (sedan/wagon)
Front Compartment (in inches)

Head room 38.3/38.6
Leg room 41.7
Shoulder room 57.5
Rear Compartment (in inches)
Head room 37.6/38.3
Leg room 37.5/36.7
Shoulder room 57.5

Cargo Volume (cubic feet)

Sedan trunk 17.0
Wagon (Index): seat up 45.7
(with 2nd seat down) 81.0





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