Engineering:Ford Taurus (seventh generation)
| Ford Taurus (seventh generation) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan Ford |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Model years | 2016–present |
| Assembly | Hangzhou, Zhejiang |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4 door sedan |
| Platform | Ford CD4 platform |
| Related | Lincoln Continental Ford Fusion/Mondeo Lincoln MKZ |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in (2,949 mm) |
| Length | 196.7 in (4,996 mm) |
| Width | 73.9 in (1,878 mm) |
| Height | 59.2 in (1,503 mm) |
The seventh generation of the Ford Taurus was introduced at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.[1] Unrelated to the six generations of the American-market Ford Taurus, the seventh-generation was developed by Changan Ford in conjunction with Ford of Australia. Serving as the flagship of the Changan Ford joint venture, the Taurus is an extended-wheelbase variant of the Ford Fusion (Mondeo), differing primarily in its 3.9-inch longer wheelbase and formal rear roofline. The seventh-generation Taurus has been manufactured since November 2015 by Changan Ford in its Hangzhou facility.
Derived from the Ford CD4 platform, the seventh-generation Taurus is fitted with a 2.0L EcoBoost inline-4 (an option for the sixth-generation Taurus) and a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (used in the Fusion and Lincoln Continental), with a 6-speed automatic paired to both engines.
Since its 2015 introduction, the Changan Ford-produced Taurus has been produced solely for the Chinese market, with no considerations regarding future export.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Shanghai LIVE: 2016 Ford Taurus". http://www.leftlanenews.com/shanghai-live-2016-ford-taurus-88256.html. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
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