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Comparison Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic & Kia Spectra (USA) 2.0i (140 Hp)


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Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Ford Kia
Model: Taurus Spectra
Generation: Taurus III Spectra (USA)
Engine / modification: SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic 2.0i (140 Hp)
Production start: 1997 year 2001 year
Production end: 1999 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4
Num. of seats: 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 61 l
Power: 238 hp 140 hp
Max power in: 6100 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 225 km/h
Torque: 312 Nm @ 4800 rpm. 181 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: SHO
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3392 cm3 1998 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 9.5
Piston Stroke: 79.5 mm 86 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82.4 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Length: 5016 mm
Width: 1854 mm
Height: 1400 mm
Wheelbase: 2756 mm
Front track: 1565 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1560 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 447 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Wishbone
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1560 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.8 m
Tire size: 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size: R16