2010 Ford Taurus SHO
2010 Ford Taurus SHO
2010 Ford Taurus SHO revealed
Just minutes ago, Ford unveiled its high-performance sedan flagship, the 2010 Taurus SHO. Resurrecting a formerly discarded name, the SHO sedan will be powered by a 365-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. Power will go to all four wheels thanks to standard all-wheel-drive. The Taurus SHO will retail for $37,995 including destination when it goes on sale this summer.
Introduced in 1989, the original Taurus SHO was conceived as a “sleeper” performance sedan. Produced through 1999, more than 100,000 were sold. Given the strong following the previous-generation SHO has to this day, Ford says it had to pay careful attention to enthusiasts. The automaker says it consulted SHO enthusiasts during the development of the new model - in fact, more than 25 SHO club members from across the United States were on hand to witness the unveiling today at the Chicago Auto Show.
The foundation of the 2010 Taurus SHO is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine, which delivers 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. Clearly, the definition of “Super High Output” has changed over the years — the last SHO had just 235 hp, while its predecessor had only 220 hp.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 also uses twin turbochargers, as opposed to a single unit. The reduced size of each turbocharger results in reduced internal inertia, allowing this advanced engine to avoid the “turbo lag” often prevalent in earlier-generation turbocharged vehicles. Meanwhile, direct injection promises improved fuel economy and a smoother response from the engine.
The new Taurus SHO driveline combines a six-speed 6F55 SelectShift transmission with standard torque-sensing all-wheel-drive. The six-speed transmission offers a wide array of gears to enable quick acceleration, yet comfortable high-speed cruising, through a 2.77 to 1 final drive ratio. SelectShift provides conventional automatic operation or a manual shift mode that gives the driver complete control via paddle shifters. For performance-minded drivers, paddle controls allow “match-rev” downshifts and will hold manually selected gears for precise control.
For the discriminating automotive enthusiast, Taurus SHO offers an available SHO Performance Package consisting of upgraded brake pads, recalibrated power-assisted steering for even more responsiveness, a “Sport Mode” setting for the standard AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control and a shorter 3.16 to 1 final drive ratio for faster acceleration. Summer-compound 20-inch Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires on premium painted wheels also are included.
Standard features include: push-button start, the Easy Fuel capless fuel filler, Ford SYNC with voice activation, and ambient lighting. Also standard is MyKey, which enables the owner to set specific limits for certain operators, such as new drivers. These ‘parental controls’ include the ability to set an 80 mph speed limiter, stereo volume limiter, consistently-engaged stability control, speed chimes, a persistent safety belt reminder, and earlier low-fuel warning.
Options include a reverse camera, radar-based adaptive cruise control, blind spot alert, Cross Traffic Alert (for reversing into traffic), massaging seats, voice-activated navigation, and a 12 speaker 390-watt Sony sound system.
Just minutes ago, Ford unveiled its high-performance sedan flagship, the 2010 Taurus SHO. Resurrecting a formerly discarded name, the SHO sedan will be powered by a 365-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. Power will go to all four wheels thanks to standard all-wheel-drive. The Taurus SHO will retail for $37,995 including destination when it goes on sale this summer.
Introduced in 1989, the original Taurus SHO was conceived as a “sleeper” performance sedan. Produced through 1999, more than 100,000 were sold. Given the strong following the previous-generation SHO has to this day, Ford says it had to pay careful attention to enthusiasts. The automaker says it consulted SHO enthusiasts during the development of the new model - in fact, more than 25 SHO club members from across the United States were on hand to witness the unveiling today at the Chicago Auto Show.
The foundation of the 2010 Taurus SHO is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine, which delivers 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. Clearly, the definition of “Super High Output” has changed over the years — the last SHO had just 235 hp, while its predecessor had only 220 hp.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 also uses twin turbochargers, as opposed to a single unit. The reduced size of each turbocharger results in reduced internal inertia, allowing this advanced engine to avoid the “turbo lag” often prevalent in earlier-generation turbocharged vehicles. Meanwhile, direct injection promises improved fuel economy and a smoother response from the engine.
The new Taurus SHO driveline combines a six-speed 6F55 SelectShift transmission with standard torque-sensing all-wheel-drive. The six-speed transmission offers a wide array of gears to enable quick acceleration, yet comfortable high-speed cruising, through a 2.77 to 1 final drive ratio. SelectShift provides conventional automatic operation or a manual shift mode that gives the driver complete control via paddle shifters. For performance-minded drivers, paddle controls allow “match-rev” downshifts and will hold manually selected gears for precise control.
For the discriminating automotive enthusiast, Taurus SHO offers an available SHO Performance Package consisting of upgraded brake pads, recalibrated power-assisted steering for even more responsiveness, a “Sport Mode” setting for the standard AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control and a shorter 3.16 to 1 final drive ratio for faster acceleration. Summer-compound 20-inch Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires on premium painted wheels also are included.
Standard features include: push-button start, the Easy Fuel capless fuel filler, Ford SYNC with voice activation, and ambient lighting. Also standard is MyKey, which enables the owner to set specific limits for certain operators, such as new drivers. These ‘parental controls’ include the ability to set an 80 mph speed limiter, stereo volume limiter, consistently-engaged stability control, speed chimes, a persistent safety belt reminder, and earlier low-fuel warning.
Options include a reverse camera, radar-based adaptive cruise control, blind spot alert, Cross Traffic Alert (for reversing into traffic), massaging seats, voice-activated navigation, and a 12 speaker 390-watt Sony sound system.
Last edited by Sid 6.7; Feb 11, 2009 at 08:49 PM.
i've never EVER been this excited about a Ford in my life. not even for the GT and not even for any trim Mustang.. i wish they would offer a version with a 6sp MT though :-\
Ford is on the right track, now give us a euro spec Focus RS Cosworth
Ford is on the right track, now give us a euro spec Focus RS Cosworth
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I'd drive it. It's a lot better than the last generations of the Taurus. I wish that Ford would get rid of that dash design. It's just like the new Focus, flat and boring. My work vehicle is a new Focus and going from the Fit to the Focus is like going from a new car to a 15 year old car as far as looks and steering/ throttle feel. I like Fords, especially mustangs and their trucks, always have and I'm glad to see Ford going back to the use of a turbo setup. I wonder if the timing is right though.
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