2008 Ford Taurus Specifications
Compare important 2008 Ford Taurus technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| Exterior length |
201.80 |
201.80 |
201.80 |
201.80 |
| Exterior body width |
74.50 |
74.50 |
74.50 |
74.50 |
| Exterior height |
61.50 |
61.50 |
61.50 |
61.50 |
| Horsepower |
263 |
263 |
263 |
263 |
| Torque |
249 |
249 |
249 |
249 |
| Fuel economy - city |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
| Fuel economy - highway |
28 |
28 |
24 |
24 |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
6.50 |
6.50 |
5.80 |
5.80 |
| 1/4 mile time |
14.90 |
14.90 |
14.30 |
14.30 |
| 1/4 mile speed |
98 |
98 |
95 |
95 |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.80 |
0.80 |
0.80 |
0.80 |
| Slalom speed |
58 |
58 |
58 |
58 |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.60/3.50 " |
3.60/3.50 " |
3.60/3.50 " |
3.60/3.50 " |
| Curb weight |
3643.00 |
3643.00 |
3814.00 |
3814.00 |
| Maximum Trailer Weight |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
| Wheelbase |
112.90 |
112.90 |
112.90 |
112.90 |
| Front track |
64.30 |
64.30 |
64.30 |
64.30 |
| Rear track |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
| Turning radius |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
| Ground clearance |
5.10 |
5.10 |
5.10 |
5.10 |
| Front legroom |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
| Rear legroom |
41.20 |
41.20 |
41.20 |
41.20 |
| Front headroom |
39.60 |
39.60 |
39.60 |
39.60 |
| Rear headroom |
38.80 |
38.80 |
38.80 |
38.80 |
| Front hip room |
53.70 |
53.70 |
53.70 |
53.70 |
| Rear hip room |
53.60 |
53.60 |
53.60 |
53.60 |
| Front shoulder room |
57.80 |
57.80 |
57.80 |
57.80 |
| Rear shoulder room |
57.60 |
57.60 |
57.60 |
57.60 |
| Luggage volume |
21.20 |
21.20 |
21.20 |
21.20 |
| Luggage volume (max) |
21.20 |
21.20 |
21.20 |
21.20 |
| Passenger volume |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
| Fuel tank |
20.50 |
20.50 |
20.50 |
20.50 |
2008 Ford Taurus Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Taurus, however, is its roomy interior. The 2008 Ford Taurus comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| 12V DC power outlet |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2008 Ford Taurus Exterior Features
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| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| Door count |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Sunroof |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires |
P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS |
P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS |
P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS |
P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
17" machined alloy |
18" machined alloy |
17" machined alloy |
18" machined alloy |
2008 Ford Taurus Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2008 Ford Taurus trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2008 Ford Taurus Entertainment System
Some 2008 Ford Taurus trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
3192 |
N/A |
3192 |
N/A |
| Speakers |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
| 2nd row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
| 1st row LCD screen |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
2008 Ford Taurus Safety and Security Features
Each 2008 Ford Taurus trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
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2008 Ford Taurus Mechanical Features
The 2008 Ford Taurus will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| Axle ratio |
2.77 |
2.77 |
2.77 |
2.77 |
2008 Ford Taurus Other Specs
In general, the 2008 Ford Taurus lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
| Maximum towing capacity |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
