The Ford Taurus LX for 2001
It is common to find buyers of the Ford Taurus enthusiastic about their purchase. The Taurus has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Ford Taurus falls into the sedan for the family category. The Taurus inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Ford Taurus Engine Specs
The restyled Taurus LX is equipped with a Ford 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Vulcan engine is paired with a Ford 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
The Taurus uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2001 Taurus is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The Taurus is 197.60 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $19,325, with an invoice cost of $17,868. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2001 Taurus gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
The vehicle is available in Black Clearcoat, Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic, Graphite Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Medium Royal Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, and Vibrant White Clearcoat.
Conclusion
The 2000 model began the promise of the Ford Taurus. The 2001 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Taurus LX will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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