Standard equipment in the Taurus for 1992 and 1993 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Vulcan engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Taurus.

The Taurus uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Taurus GL are 71.20 inches wide by 192.00 inches long. It sits 54.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Taurus is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $18,510, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 Taurus is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1993 Taurus gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ford Taurus GL sold well in 1993. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Taurus.

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