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The 2012 Ford Taurus measures 76.20 inches in width, 202.90 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 112.90 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
| 2012 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver |  |
| Frontal passenger |  |
| Side driver | |
| Side rear passenger | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive | Risk of Rollover 11.3% |
| 2012 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | |
| Frontal driver | |
| Frontal passenger | |
| Side driver | |
| Side rear passenger | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive | Risk of Rollover 11.3% |
2012 Ford Taurus Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series | 2010 - |
| Price | MSRP: $26,600-39,200 |
| Weight | 4015 lbs | 1821.173 kg |
| MPG City | 18 |
| MPG Highway | 28 |
| Combined MPG | 22.00 |
| Introduced At | 2009 Detroit Auto Show |
Engine Type : V6 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.
60-degree
263 HP (193.568 KW) @ 6250 RPM
249 Ft-Lbs (338 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
60-degree
263 HP (193.568 KW) @ 6250 RPM
249 Ft-Lbs (338 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Transmission:
6 Automatic Overdrive
6 Automatic Overdrive
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st Gear | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.87 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.84 |
| 4th Gear | 1.41 |
| 5th Gear | 1.00 |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 20 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 102.2 cu. ft. |
| Interior Volume | 122.3 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 202.9 in | 5154 mm. |
| Width | 76.2 in | 1936 mm. |
| Height | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 2868 mm. |
| Front Track | 65.3 in | 1659 mm. |
| Rear Track | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 39.0 in | 991 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 in | 960 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 in | 1064 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 in | 968 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.8 in | 1418 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 1471 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 1445 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : MacPherson Strut andRear-Facing L-Shaped Lower ControlArm with Isolated Subframe and Stabilizer Bar Rear : Independent Multilink Coil-over Shocks; Stamped Steel Lower Control Arms and Cast Upper Control Arms |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion, Hydraulically-Assisted | |
| Steering Overall Ratio | 17.1 |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.98 |
| Turning Circle | 39.7 ft |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | P235/60R17 BSW |
| Wheels | 17 in Eight-Spoke Aluminun Wheels |
The 2012 Ford Taurus measures 76.20 inches in width, 202.90 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 112.90 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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