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Ford SHO 3.2 specs: 195 ci (3.2L) 6-cylinder, 3.622 x 3.15 in (92 x 80 mm) bore and stroke. Built 1993–1995. Used in the Ford Taurus.
The Ford SHO 3.2 is oversquare — the 3.622" bore exceeds the 3.1496" stroke by 15.0% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.1496" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,600 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 32.5 ci (533 cc).
It is one of 2 engines in the Ford 195ci family, all of them 195 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 3 factory variants share these dimensions across 1993–1995.
| Displacement | 195 ci / 3.2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.622" * |
| Stroke | 3.1496" * |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V6 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15 |
* Bore and stroke from a single source; not yet cross-verified.
| Fuel type | gas |
|---|---|
| Years | 1993–1995 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.150 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,150 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 32.5 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | — | SHO 3.2 |
| 1994 | — | SHO 3.2 |
| 1995 | — | SHO 3.2 |
1 factory vehicle, 1993–1995. Each year opens that model's engine table.