[Shotimes] SHO measurements ... was: Forbes article about Ford

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Okay, here's a donation.  Bold indicates a change from previous generation.



     Gen1
     Gen2
     Gen3

      Wheelbase (inches)
     106.0
     106.0
     108.5

      Length (inches)
     188.4
     192.0
     197.5

      Height (inches)
     54.1
     54.1
     55.1

      Width (inches)
     70.8
     71.2
     73.0

      Tread - front (inches)
     61.6
     61.6
     61.6

      Tread - rear (inches)
     60.5
     60.5
     61.4

      Passenger volume index (cubic feet)
     100.1



      Cargo volume index (cubic feet)
     17
     18.0
     15.8

      Front head room (inches)

     38.3


      Rear head room (inches)

     37.6


      Front leg room (inches)

     41.7


      Rear leg room (inches)

     37.7


      Fuel capacity (gallons)
     18.6
     18.4
     16

      Source of information
     1990 Taurus brochure
     1995 Taurus brochure
     1999 Taurus brochure






----- Original Message -----
Anyone have the overall length of the Gen1, 2, and 3 SHO?  I've often
wondered why general specifications like this (length, height, wheelbase,
legroom, headroom, weight distribution, etc.) wasn't on the SHOtimes FAQ.
Dave Kegel