This 3.0 MT (203 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Sedan, which was produced by Ford from 2000 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 22 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 15.1litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.5litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.3litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 59litre |
| Cruising range | from 390 to 790km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 240km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.9second |
| Displacement | 2967cm3 |
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| Engine power | 203bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 6 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 280Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4900RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 89mm |
| Stroke | 79.5mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.1m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4731mm |
| Width | 1812mm |
| Height | 1429mm |
| Wheelbase | 2754mm |
| Front track | 1522mm |
| Rear track | 1537mm |
| Ground clearance | 170mm |
| Kerb weight | 1464kg |
| Gross weight | 1985kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 500litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 500litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3785kg |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 18.1 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.4 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.