2018 Ford Taurus Engine and Performance Features
Compared to the other Ford sedan lineups – and the other sedan lineups throughout the entire automotive industry – the Ford Taurus lineup feels like it’s been around forever. And it feels that way because the Ford Taurus has been the flagship sedan of the Ford model lineup for so long. And, as you can see with the new Ford Taurus lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, the 2018 Taurus continues the model’s longstanding tradition of being the best of the best. To see what we mean, check out these engine and performance features of the 2018 Ford Taurus lineup.
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Standard Powertrain Features of the 2018 Ford Taurus SE, SEL and Limited
Four trim levels make up the 2018 Ford Taurus lineup. They are the new Ford Taurus SE, the new Ford Taurus SEL, the new Ford Taurus Limited and the new Ford Taurus SHO. Unless you choose a 2018 Ford Taurus SHO, you’re getting a 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine that provides 288 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. While your power ratings stay the same, your fuel efficiency ratings will change based on which drivetrain configuration you decide to go with. 2018 Taurus SE, SEL and Limited models equipped with front-wheel drive can get you up to 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway, whereas those same models equipped with all-wheel drive can get you up to 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
Standard Powertrain Features of the 2018 Ford Taurus SHO
The new Ford Taurus SHO is powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that provides you with 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The 2018 Taurus SHO is only available with all-wheel drive, which gets you up to 16 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
To learn more about the 2018 Ford Taurus and all of our other new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, please get in touch with our friendly Akins Ford staff near Atlanta, GA.
