Major Specifications

Length 5017 mm
Width 1854 mm 
Height 1400 mm 
Wheelbase 2756 mm

Lay-out Front engine, front wheel drive configuration; 4-door, 6-seater sedan.

Engine: 3.0 SOHC V6 with a maximum output of 145 bhp at 5250 rpm and a maximum torque of 235 Nm at 3250 rpm.
Curb Weight 1510 kg.
Transmission 4-speed automatic.
Front Suspension McPherson Struts.
Rear Suspension Struts with dual lateral links.
Brakes Front vented disc and rear drum brakes.

Wheels Front and rear steel with covers 15 x 6.5 J
Tires Front and rear 225 / 70 SR 15 Firestone F370a

Safety Driver and passenger airbags; ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System).

Standard Equipment  Power steering, door locks; windows and mirrors; aircon; integrated stereo cassette with 4-speaker system.

Rivals Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac Grand Prix.

Price US $ 18,900.00
Credit the Ford team for creating a radical design.   Apparently, it was not successful enough, as this design was ditched in favor of more traditional, angular lines.  Will they succeed?  We shall see by this time next year.

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