2008 Ford Taurus SEL Automatic

• Fuel Consumption: City: 18 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 28 mpg
• Remote, digital keypad power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• AM/FM/Satellite-prep Radio
• Total Number of Speakers: 4
• Braking Assist
• Driveline Traction Control
• Privacy glass: Light
• Machined aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 17
• Wheel Width: 7
• Front fog/driving lights
• Leather steering wheel trim
• Leather/metal-look shift knob trim
• Simulated wood dash trim
• Simulated wood center console trim
• Trip computer
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 6.4 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Electrochromatic rearview mirror
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Compass
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Power remote trunk release
• Front and rear reading lights
• Cloth seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Rear seats center armrest
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Interior air filtration
• Manual front air conditioning
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 21 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: LEV II
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 20.5 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: In-radio display
• Coil front spring
• Regular front stabilizer bar
• Independent front suspension classification
• Strut front suspension
• Four-wheel Independent Suspension
• Coil rear spring
• Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
• Independent rear suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
• Variable intermittent front wipers
• Steel spare wheel rim
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
• Chrome grille
• Center Console: Full with covered storage
• Overhead console: Mini with storage
• Curb weight: 3,643 lbs.
• Overall Length: 201.8"
• Overall Width: 74.5"

Model Highlights

The Ford Taurus is available in SEL and Limited trims for 2008. Both can be specified with front-wheel drive or with a road-oriented all-wheel-drive system, and both come with a new 3.5L V6 engine making 263 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The combination brings impressive fuel economy for a large car, with EPA ratings of 18 mpg city, 28 highway. The Taurus has an unusually versatile interior for a sedan. The back seats are split 60/40 and fold flat to expand the cargo floor, and the front passenger seat will also fold flat, to accommodate narrow items up to nine feet long. Standard conveniences on the SEL include air conditioning, leather shift knob and steering wheel trim, tilt steering, and remote keyless entry. The Limited model steps up to bright-finish alloy wheels, perimeter lighting, heated power folding side mirrors with memory, front heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-disc CD changer for the audio system, and woodgrain trim. A wide range of safety features are included in the Taurus, such as driver and front passenger side air bags, Safety Canopy side-curtain bags, and anti-lock brakes. A new steering wheel design now positions the driver's front air bag farther away. AdvanceTrac electronic stability control is available. Sync is now standard on the Limited and optional on the SEL. The new system responds to voice commands and permits an easy, hands-free interface for a variety of cell phones and portable entertainment devices, such as iPods, Zunes, and other media players, either through a USB cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth. Other major options include adjustable pedals, a power moonroof, a navigation system, a DVD entertainment system, Sirius satellite radio, a reverse sensing system, and remote start.