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1989 Ford Taurus SHO

SHO 4DR Sedan

$19,739 MSRP
3.0l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.7 sec

0-60 mph

15.2 sec

@ 93 mph

Horsepower • Torque
220 hp

Power

200 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,348 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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1989 Ford Taurus SHO

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1989

Make:

Ford

Model:

Taurus

Trim:

SHO

Style:

SHO 4DR Sedan

Base Price:

$19,739

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,348 lbs

Length:

188.4 in.

Width:

70.6 in.

Height:

54.3 in.

Wheelbase:

106 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.33

MPG:

21 city / 34 hwy

Fuel:

18.5 gal. / 518 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

200 ft-lbs @ 4,800 rpm

Engine:

3.0l V-6

Displacement:

3 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

7,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.69 sec

0-60 mph:

7.05 sec

0-100 mph:

17.47 sec

60-130 mph:

29.07 sec

Top Speed:

146 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.84 sec @ 72.7 mph

¼ mile:

15.18 sec @ 93.4 mph

½ mile:

23.76 sec @ 112.6 mph

1 mile:

38.29 sec @ 132.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P215/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.74

Gear Ratios

1: 3.21

2: 2.09

3: 1.38

4: 1.02

5: 0.73

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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