Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 2026 · 43 recorded runs
Ford Taurus 0–60 Times
The Ford Taurus 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 43 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Ford Taurus is the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.80 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Ford Taurus is the 1986 Ford Taurus LX Wagon, which took 10.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.80 seconds at 76.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Ford Taurus tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.34 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.56 seconds at 90.83 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.20sec
2013 SHO Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.34sec
Across 43 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.56sec
@ 90.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.70sec
1986 LX Wagon
Across 43 verified runs, the Ford Taurus ranges from 5.20 to 10.70 seconds 0–60, with a 7.34-second average.
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Ford Taurus Performance Overview
Ford’s Taurus performance record spans 43 independently verified tests across 1986 to 2016, tracing a front-drive family sedan line that periodically produced quicker SHO variants. Early cars centered on naturally aspirated gasoline V6 power, from the 140-hp Vulcan to Yamaha-developed 3.0-liter DOHC SHO engines rated up to 220 hp. That range showed immediately in testing, from the 1986 LX Wagon at 10.7 seconds to 60 mph to the 1989 SHO Sedan at 6.7 seconds, with the 1991 SHO Sedan improving to 6.6.
Through the 1992-1995 Second Generation, the SHO held a similar pace, with the 1992 SHO Sedan posting 6.8 seconds. The 1996-1999 Third Generation introduced the Yamaha 3.4-liter DOHC V8, but the quickest verified result was a 1997 SHO Sedan at 7.5 seconds. Taurus performance then softened in the 2000-2007 Fourth Generation, where the 2000 SE Sedan led recorded tests at 8.1 seconds, before the 2008 Limited Sedan brought the Fifth Generation back to 6.8.
The modern peak came with the Sixth Generation and its broader engine spread, from 240-hp naturally aspirated and EcoBoost turbo fours to the twin-turbo 365-hp SHO V6. In that era, the 2010 SHO Sedan ran a 13.6-second quarter-mile at 103.2 mph, while the 2013 SHO Sedan set the model’s best 5.2-second 0-60 time. That leaves the final Taurus years as its quickest, still entirely gasoline-powered.
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Ford Taurus 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Sixth Generation
6 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Generation | 2010–2019 | 6.39s | 5.20s — 2013 SHO Sedan | 19 | The Sixth Generation generation (2010–2019) averaged 6.39 seconds to 60 mph across 19 tests, led by the 2013 SHO Sedan at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 365 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| Fifth Generation | 2008–2009 | 7.30s | 6.80s — 2008 Limited Sedan | 4 | The Fifth Generation generation (2008–2009) averaged 7.30 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2008 Limited Sedan at 6.80 seconds. Output was 263 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| Fourth Generation | 2000–2007 | 8.43s | 8.10s — 2000 SE Sedan | 3 | The Fourth Generation generation (2000–2007) averaged 8.43 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2000 SE Sedan at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 155 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| Third Generation | 1996–1999 | 8.61s | 7.50s — 1997 SHO Sedan | 8 | The Third Generation generation (1996–1999) averaged 8.61 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 1997 SHO Sedan at 7.50 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 235 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.4L V8 configurations. |
| Second Generation | 1992–1995 | 7.33s | 6.80s — 1992 SHO Sedan | 4 | The Second Generation generation (1992–1995) averaged 7.33 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1992 SHO Sedan at 6.80 seconds. Output was 220 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.2L V6 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1986–1991 | 8.30s | 6.60s — 1991 SHO Sedan | 5 | The First Generation generation (1986–1991) averaged 8.30 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1991 SHO Sedan at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 220 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
Sixth Generation
2010–2019
Avg 0–60
6.39s
Fastest
5.20s
Tests
19
2013 SHO Sedan
The Sixth Generation generation (2010–2019) averaged 6.39 seconds to 60 mph across 19 tests, led by the 2013 SHO Sedan at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 365 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.5L V6 configurations.
Fifth Generation
2008–2009
Avg 0–60
7.30s
Fastest
6.80s
Tests
4
2008 Limited Sedan
The Fifth Generation generation (2008–2009) averaged 7.30 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2008 Limited Sedan at 6.80 seconds. Output was 263 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
Fourth Generation
2000–2007
Avg 0–60
8.43s
Fastest
8.10s
Tests
3
2000 SE Sedan
The Fourth Generation generation (2000–2007) averaged 8.43 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2000 SE Sedan at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 155 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
Third Generation
1996–1999
Avg 0–60
8.61s
Fastest
7.50s
Tests
8
1997 SHO Sedan
The Third Generation generation (1996–1999) averaged 8.61 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 1997 SHO Sedan at 7.50 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 235 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.4L V8 configurations.
Second Generation
1992–1995
Avg 0–60
7.33s
Fastest
6.80s
Tests
4
1992 SHO Sedan
The Second Generation generation (1992–1995) averaged 7.33 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1992 SHO Sedan at 6.80 seconds. Output was 220 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.2L V6 configurations.
First Generation
1986–1991
Avg 0–60
8.30s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
5
1991 SHO Sedan
The First Generation generation (1986–1991) averaged 8.30 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1991 SHO Sedan at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 220 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
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Ford Taurus 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
43 tests · 14 years
▾
2016 Ford Taurus
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#22
2016 Ford Taurus Limited 2.0L EcoBoost Sedan
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,957 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 43
2013 Ford Taurus
8 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.49
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.91
sec
Recorded Tests
8
#01
2013 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,343 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 43
#02
2013 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 103.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,343 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 43
#06
2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 100.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 43
#09
2013 Ford Taurus SEL Sedan
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 288 hp
- Torque
- 254 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,061 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 29 H / 18.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 43
#15
2013 Ford Taurus SEL Sedan
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 288 hp
- Torque
- 254 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,061 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 43
#18
2013 Ford Taurus Limited Sedan
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 92.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 288 hp
- Torque
- 254 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,310 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 43
#23
2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L EcoBoost Sedan
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,917 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 43
#31
2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L EcoBoost Sedan
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,917 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H / 27.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 43
2010 Ford Taurus
10 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.21
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.63
sec
Recorded Tests
10
#03
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,368 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 43
#04
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,368 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 18.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 43
#05
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 103.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,368 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 17.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 43
#07
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
5.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 100.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,368 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 43
#08
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
5.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,368 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 21.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 43
#14
2010 Ford Taurus Limited Sedan
6.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,015 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 43
#16
2010 Ford Taurus Limited Sedan
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,015 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 43
#17
2010 Ford Taurus SEL Sedan
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 91.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,905 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 43
#19
2010 Ford Taurus SEL Sedan
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 90.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,905 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 43
#24
2010 Ford Taurus Limited Sedan
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 89.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,015 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 17.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 43
2008 Ford Taurus
4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#12
2008 Ford Taurus Limited Sedan
6.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,917 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 43
#20
2008 Ford Taurus Limited Sedan
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 87.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,917 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 43
#25
2008 Ford Taurus Limited Sedan
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,917 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 43
#28
2008 Ford Taurus X Limited Wagon
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 43
2002 Ford Taurus
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#38
2002 Ford Taurus SEL Sedan
8.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,440 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 22.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 25 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 43
2000 Ford Taurus
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.20
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#33
2000 Ford Taurus SE Sedan
8.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 43
#36
2000 Ford Taurus SE Sedan
8.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 86.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.5 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 43
1997 Ford Taurus
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.85
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.95
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#26
1997 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 88.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 235 hp
- Torque
- 230 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 43
#34
1997 Ford Taurus LX Sedan
8.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,380 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 43
1996 Ford Taurus
6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.87
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.65
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#32
1996 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 235 hp
- Torque
- 230 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,470 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 43
#35
1996 Ford Taurus SHO Vector Performance Sedan
8.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 88.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 235 hp
- Torque
- 230 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- Vector Performance
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 43
#37
1996 Ford Taurus LX Sedan
8.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 84.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 43
#39
1996 Ford Taurus LX Wagon
8.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,560 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 24.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 43
#40
1996 Ford Taurus LX Sedan
9.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 84.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 20.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 43
#42
1996 Ford Taurus GL Sedan
10.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 43
1995 Ford Taurus
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#29
1995 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 87.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 220 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,470 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 43
1993 Ford Taurus
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.50
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#21
1993 Ford Taurus SHO Boss V Wagon
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 215 lb-ft
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- SHO Shop
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 43
#27
1993 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 88.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 215 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,420 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 19.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 43
1992 Ford Taurus
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#13
1992 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
6.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,320 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 43
1991 Ford Taurus
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.15
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.70
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#10
1991 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,210 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 43
#30
1991 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,210 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 43
1989 Ford Taurus
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#11
1989 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan
6.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,200 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 43
1986 Ford Taurus
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.25
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.60
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#41
1986 Ford Taurus LX Sedan
9.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 160 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,200 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 22.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 43
#43
1986 Ford Taurus LX Wagon
10.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 76.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 160 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,300 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 43
How we verify Ford Taurus performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford Taurus trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford Taurus 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Ford Taurus performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2016 Ford Taurus Limited 2.0L EcoBoost Sedan reaches 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 15.6 seconds at 91 mph. That current-year test uses a 240-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, front-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,957 pounds.
The quickest Ford Taurus on record is the 2013 Taurus SHO Sedan, which runs 0-60 in 5.2 seconds. It is also the fastest stock Taurus tested. Across 43 verified Taurus runs, the overall average 0-60 time is 7.34 seconds.
The fastest stock Ford Taurus is the 2013 SHO Sedan at 5.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified Taurus tests in the records here, so the fastest overall Taurus and the fastest stock Taurus are the same car.
The Sixth Generation Ford Taurus, covering 2010 to 2019, averages 6.39 seconds from 0-60 mph across 19 tests. The quickest example is the 2013 SHO Sedan at 5.2 seconds. Power ranges from 240 to 365 hp, with naturally aspirated, turbocharged, and twin-turbocharged gasoline setups.
The First Generation Ford Taurus, sold from 1986 to 1991, averages 8.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The fastest first-gen model is the 1991 SHO Sedan at 6.6 seconds. Output for this generation ranges from 140 to 220 hp, all naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The Third Generation Ford Taurus, from 1996 to 1999, averages 8.61 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. Its quickest version is the 1997 SHO Sedan at 7.5 seconds. Engines in this generation range from 145 to 235 hp, all naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The best 0-60 time recorded for a Taurus SHO Sedan is 5.2 seconds. Across 15 SHO Sedan tests, the trim averages 6.36 seconds to 60 mph. That makes the SHO the quickest Ford Taurus trim family in the records by both best time and average performance.
The Taurus SHO is clearly quicker. Across recorded tests, the SHO Sedan averages 6.36 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the Limited Sedan averages 7.14 seconds. The best SHO run is 5.2 seconds, compared with a best of 6.8 seconds for the Limited Sedan.
The Ford Taurus Limited 2.0L EcoBoost Sedan has a recorded 0-60 time of 7.4 seconds and runs the quarter mile in 15.6 seconds at 91 mph. In the 2016 test, it uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine rated at 240 hp and 270 lb-ft with front-wheel drive.
Across 43 Ford Taurus tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.56 seconds at 90.8 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run on record is 13.6 seconds at 103.2 mph, set by a 2010 Taurus SHO Sedan. For the 2016 Taurus Limited 2.0L EcoBoost, the quarter mile is 15.6 seconds at 91 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford Taurus can do, not a single marketing claim.
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