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Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5667 rpm
    • Average torque: 355 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1776 kg / 3916 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2586 kg / 5702 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • EcoBoost 180 —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • EcoBoost 245 —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • EcoBoost 325 V6 —6 MT (475 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • EcoBoost 180 6 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • EcoBoost 245 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • EcoBoost 325 V6 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • EcoBoost 180 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • EcoBoost 245 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • EcoBoost 325 V6 6 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    EcoBoost 180 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    EcoBoost 245 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    EcoBoost 325 V6 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle EcoBoost 180
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle EcoBoost 245
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle EcoBoost 325 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 SelectShift
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5833 rpm
      • Average torque: 395 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1856 kg / 4092 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2711 kg / 5978 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • SHO 3.5 V6 —6 SelectShift (475 Nm)
  • 3.5 V6 24V —6 SelectShift (344 Nm)
  • 2.0 EcoBoost —6 SelectShift (366 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • SHO 3.5 V6 6 SelectShift—5500 rpm.
  • 3.5 V6 24V 6 SelectShift—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 EcoBoost 6 SelectShift—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    SHO 3.5 V6 Automatic 6 SelectShift All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.5 V6 24V Automatic 6 SelectShift Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 EcoBoost Automatic 6 SelectShift Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle SHO 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 SelectShift
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 SelectShift
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 SelectShift
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5875 rpm
      • Average torque: 407 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1949 kg / 4298 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2804 kg / 6183 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.5 V6 24V —6 AT (338 Nm)
  • SHO 3.5 V6 —6 AT (475 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 V6 24V 6 AT—6250 rpm.
  • SHO 3.5 V6 6 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 V6 24V Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6250 rpm. 79%
    SHO 3.5 V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle SHO 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6250 rpm
      • Average torque: 338 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1783 kg / 3932 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2593 kg / 5718 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.5 V6 24V —6 AT (338 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 V6 24V 6 AT—6250 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 V6 24V Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6250 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5200 rpm
      • Average torque: 266 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1592 kg / 3510 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2312 kg / 5098 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.0 V6 24V —4 AT (281 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (251 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 24V 4 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—4900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 4900 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5275 rpm
      • Average torque: 261 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1526 kg / 3365 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2201 kg / 4853 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.0 V6 24V —4 AT (271 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (251 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 24V 4 AT—5650 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—4900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5650 rpm. 84%
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 4900 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5700 rpm
      • Average torque: 271 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1533 kg / 3380 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2208 kg / 4869 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (230 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 24V —4 AT (271 Nm)
  • SHO 3.4 V8 32V —4 AT (312 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 V6 24V 4 AT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—5250 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 24V 4 AT—5750 rpm.
  • SHO 3.4 V8 32V 4 AT—6100 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    3.0 V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    SHO 3.4 V8 32V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle SHO 3.4 V8 32V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 251 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1591 kg / 3508 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2311 kg / 5096 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.0 V6 24V —4 AT (271 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (230 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 24V 4 AT—5750 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—5250 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5200 rpm
      • Average torque: 268 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1454 kg / 3206 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2129 kg / 4694 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.8 V6 —4 AT (292 Nm)
  • SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 —4 AT (292 Nm)
  • SHO 3.0 V6 24V5 —5 MT (271 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (217 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 4 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8 V6 4 AT—3800 rpm.
  • SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • SHO 3.0 V6 24V5 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—4800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    SHO 3.0 V6 24V5 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle SHO 3.2 V6 24V5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle SHO 3.0 V6 24V5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4300 rpm
      • Average torque: 255 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1488 kg / 3281 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2163 kg / 4769 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (217 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 —4 AT (292 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—4800 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 4 AT—3800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    3.8 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4400 rpm
      • Average torque: 228 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1441 kg / 3177 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2071 kg / 4567 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 2.5 —5 MT (176 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 —4 AT (292 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (217 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 4 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—4800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    3.8 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Taurus transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 3 AT, 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4850 rpm
      • Average torque: 239 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1367 kg / 3014 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1997 kg / 4403 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in Ford Taurus through generations

  • 2.5i —3 AT (176 Nm)
  • SHO 3.0 V6 —5 MT (271 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 —4 AT (292 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —4 AT (217 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • SHO 3.0 V6 5 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.8 V6 4 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5i 3 AT—4600 rpm.
  • SHO 3.0 V6 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 4 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 4 AT—4800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5i Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    SHO 3.0 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    3.8 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    3.0 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle SHO 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%