The sporty midsize Ford Taurus SE is produced by the Ford Motor Company. Available as a four-door sedan or station wagon, the Taurus has undergone a number of changes to its engine, safety features, exterior and interior style. The SE model was introduced in the 1995 model year and reintroduced to consumers for the 1998 model year.
Model and Production
The Ford Taurus SE sedan offered to consumers for the 1995 model year featured a console, alloy wheels and bucket seats. Although the car was not produced for consecutive model years, the Taurus SE was reintroduced for 1998 in sedan and station wagon editions. Ford also dropped its Taurus G and GL models. The SE model offered an optional sport package that included a 200-horsepower, Duratec V6 engine and a spoiler. The Ford Taurus also adopted reduced-force airbags for 1998 in an effort to reduce airbag-related injuries.
Engine
The 1998 Ford Taurus SE is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6 engine that produces 145 horsepower at 5,250 rpm. It has 12 valves and an overhead valve. The engine has a 3.5-inch bore and a 3.15-inch stroke, and it has a 9.3:1 compression ratio.
Dimensions
The 1998 Ford Taurus SE sedan is 197.5 inches in length and 55.1 inches high. The SE wagon is slightly longer at 199.6 inches and higher at 57.6 inches. Both Taurus SE models are 73 inches wide. The sedan's curb weight is 3,294 pounds, while the wagon's curb weight is 3,457 pounds, and both have a 108.5-inch wheelbase.
Interior Dimensions
The 1998 Ford Taurus SE sedan and wagon have seating for six passengers. The driver and front passenger have 39.2 inches of headroom and 42.2 inches of legroom. Rear passengers have 36.2 inches of headroom and 38.9 inches of legroom.
Other Specs
A four-speed automatic overdrive transmission is standard on both 1998 Taurus SE models. Average fuel efficiency is 18 to 19 miles per gallon the city and 27 to 28 mpg on the highway. Both models of the Taurus SE come with a 16-gallon fuel tank.
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