Ford Taurus
Every Ford Taurus generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1986–2022 7 generations · 29 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 90 → 263 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Epic 1 Epic · 6 Rare/Common
All 7 Ford Taurus Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
This Taurus is unrelated to the six before it: Changan Ford and Ford of Australia developed it as a long-wheelbase version of the Fusion.
This Taurus's whole look traces back to the design team's playlist — chief designer Earl Lucas said, "When you've got good music, it's amazing how many shapes come out."
Ford renamed the Five Hundred back to Taurus for 2008 to cash in on the old name — but kept shipping the same car to the Middle East still badged Ford Five Hundred.
The very last Taurus off the Atlanta line went to Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy — whose very first restaurant once sat right across the street from that plant.
In 1998 this Taurus became the first four-door sedan ever approved to race in NASCAR, stepping in for the two-door Thunderbird.
The Taurus SHO packed a 220hp Yamaha-built V6 that revved to 7,000 RPM -- and was the only Taurus ever sold with a manual gearbox.
The 1986 Taurus looked so futuristic that modified versions appeared as cars of the future in Back to the Future Part II.
Collectors Who Spotted the Ford Taurus
No member has published a public street spot of the Ford Taurus yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Ford Taurus Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus seventh generation (China, 2015–2022) | 2015–2022 | Epic | 2.0L I4 | 245 hp | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 6th Gen Taurus6th Gen | 2010–2019 | Uncommon | 2.0L I4 | 240 hp · 270 lb-ft | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 5th Gen Taurus5th Gen | 2008–2009 | Uncommon | 3.5L V6 | 263 hp · 249 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 4th Gen Taurus4th Gen | 2000–2007 | Uncommon | 3.0L V6 | 155 hp · 185 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 3rd Gen Taurus3rd Gen | 1996–1999 | Rare | 3.4L V8 | 235 hp · 230 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 2nd Gen Taurus2nd Gen | 1992–1995 | Rare | 3.0L V6 | 140 hp · 160 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 1st Gen Taurus1st Gen | 1986–1991 | Uncommon | 2.5L I4 | 90 hp · 130 lb-ft | — | — | 12 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Ford Taurus on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.