Ford Taurus (second generation)

Ford Taurus (second generation)
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	August 1991–June 16, 1995
Assembly	Atlanta Assembly, Hapeville, Georgia, United States Chicago Assembly, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Designer	Jack Telnack (1988)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Ford DN5 platform
Related	Mercury Sable Lincoln Continental Ford Windstar
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6 3.8 L Essex V6
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.0 in (2,692 mm)
Length	Sedan: 192.0 in (4,877 mm) Station wagon: 193.1 in (4,905 mm)
Width	71.2 in (1,808 mm)
Height	Sedan: 54.1 in (1,374 mm)–55.4 in (1,407 mm) Station wagon: 55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Curb weight	3,118 lb (1,414 kg)–3,472 lb (1,575 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Taurus (first generation)
Successor	Ford Taurus (third generation)

The second-generation Ford Taurus is an automobile that was produced by Ford from 1991 to 1995, which served as the second out of six generations of the Ford Taurus. The second-generation Taurus shared all of its mechanical parts with the first-generation Ford Taurus, yet its exterior and interior were nearly completely redesigned.^[1] However, its exterior still strongly resembled that of the first-generation Taurus, leading many to believe that the second-generation was simply a facelift of the first-generation Taurus.^[1] However, this is partially true because the wagon model, from the B-pillar to the rear of the car, was a carryover from the first generation. The second generation of Taurus proved to be very popular, selling 410,000 units in its first year, becoming the best-selling car in the United States.^[2] It would hold this title until 1995, when it was discontinued and replaced with the third-generation Ford Taurus.^[3]