2008 Ford Taurus SEL
The 2008 Ford Taurus SEL is a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,245 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 263 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 249 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Taurus measures 201.8 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,741 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,245 ($35,089 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 263 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 20.5 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 82.9 in |
| Height | 61.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,741 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars