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The Ford Five Hundred (code name D258) is a full-size
sedan produced by the Ford Motor Company, succeeding
the Ford Taurus program (which will be phased out
for 2007). In North America, the name is intended
to recall the Fairlane 500 and Galaxie 500 models
of the 1950s through 1970s. The car currently slots
between the Ford Fusion and the Crown Victoria.
Final assembly takes place at Ford's Chicago Assembly
plant.
The Five Hundred was longer than its
competitors (e.g. Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon).
Available powertrains consist of a 3.0 L Duratec
30 V6 engine, and the choice of a continuously variable
transmission or six-speed automatic transmission,
and either front-wheel drive or the same Haldex
all-wheel drive system used in the Volvo XC90. A
3.5 L V6 will be added for 2008 along with a new
grille. A prototype 4.4L V8 is also in the works
with a longer body of 6 inches.
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