Petrol
2008 Ford Taurus FWD
The 2008 Ford Taurus FWD is a sedan. It has a 3.5-litre six-cylinder engine producing 288 hp (215 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 118 mph (190 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2008 FORD TAURUS FWD
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 3, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Taurus FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | Version / Trim | Ford 2008 Taurus FWD |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Birch Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl, Redfire Metallic, Vista Blue Metallic, Dark Toreador Red Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,500 cc |
| Power | 288 hp / 215 kW | Torque | 254 Nm / 187 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.5 sec | Top Speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 SEDANS
Compared with other 2008 sedans in our database, its 288 hp is 6% more than the average 2008 sedan (272 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.3 seconds slower than average.
| 2008 Ford Taurus FWD | Average 2008 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 288 hp | 272 hp (99 cars) | +6% |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 336 Nm (99 cars) | -25% |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s | 7.2 s (98 cars) | +19% |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 136 mph (98 cars) | -13% |
| Kerb weight | 1,620 kg | 1,602 kg (117 cars) | +1% |
| Engine size | 3,500 cc | 3,309 cc (117 cars) | +6% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2008 sedans with similar power to the 2008 Ford Taurus FWD.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Taurus FWD | 288 hp | 8.5 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 294 hp | — | 1,790 kg |
| 2008 BMW 335i | 300 hp | 6.2 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2008 Volvo S80 AWD | 300 hp | 7.0 s | 1,685 kg |
| 2008 Lexus SC 430 | 302 hp | 5.9 s | 1,720 kg |
FEATURES
ABS
Air Conditioning
Airbags (Multiple)
Alloy Wheels
Electronic Stability Control
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Navigation System
Rear Parking Sensors
Reverse Camera
Spare Tyre
Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor