Ford Taurus SHO - one badass car - first tests

[tristateZ28Lt1]

I was skeptical about the new Taurus SHO but damn I LOVE this car. I think it looks great and the first test prove that it is pretty fast too. Faster than predicted. Even fuel economy is good at 19mpg. It is a heavy pig though (4400lbs) All in all very good job Ford!

Here's Car & Driver:
2010 Ford Taurus SHO - Road Test/Furious Four-Doors/High Performance/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

0-60 5.2
0-100 12.8
1/4 13.7@103 mph

Here's Motortrend:
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Specs - Motor Trend

0-60 5.2
0-100 12.9
1/4 13.7@103 mph

And Automobile Magazine:
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/0906_2010_ford_taurus_sho/index.html

0-60 5.7
0-100 14.1
1/4 14.2@101 mph

 

[nighthawk756]

That thing is pimp!! I got to ride in one at the 45th anniversary show in April. WOW!! It goes, it turns AND it even stops well!! :beer:

 

[GT40TH]

I like!

 

[ChiSVT]

It's kinda bland looking, especially the rear-end.

 

[snake134]

That thing looks real bold

 

[Gallows]

4400 pounds

 

[Vinyl]

Automobile Magazine can't drive!

 

[97desertCobra]

Automobile Magazine can't drive!

LOL I was thinking the same thing!

 

[swoosh_stang]

I agree with the C&D writer, this car should've never been produced, they should've come out with an SVT or SHO Fusion.

 

[COBRABRAD]

I agree with the C&D writer, this car should've never been produced, they should've come out with an SVT or SHO Fusion.

Ford Fusion GT Delayed - Auto News - Motor Trend

 

[dudemang2]

ok, how in the hell does it take 12.9 seconds to get from 0-100, and 13.7 seconds to get from 0-103 ?

 

[FineLineMtrSprt]

I wanna see what one runs with the track pack...they have a more aggressive ECU tune. But drop it about 1.5in's some nice 19in lightweight wheels, some exhaust work and up the boost...would be pretty kickass...aso with it was offered with a 6spd manual. Imagine what that engine would run in a 3400lb stang!

 

[pan7eraboyca]

Why do I think the SHO will end up like the "New" Thunderbird. I agree they should of shoved the ecoboost into a AWD Fusion with a 6 speed manual.

 

[SNCBOOM]

Looks very "meh..." to me but I do like the interior.

 

[adidas_kn]

I'd rock it! Who am I 2 talk though, I have 89' and 93' SHO.

 

[2003 Silver]

I wanna see what one runs with the track pack...they have a more aggressive ECU tune. But drop it about 1.5in's some nice 19in lightweight wheels, some exhaust work and up the boost...would be pretty kickass...aso with it was offered with a 6spd manual. Imagine what that engine would run in a 3400lb stang!

3400 lb Stang....good joke my man!!!:lol:

 

[FineLineMtrSprt]

A 2010 Gt 5spd loaded without the glass roof is about 3600lbs. The lighter v6,minus a few weight saving mods, ditch the factory 19, and run some basic 17's.ditch a few other small items and it wouldnt be all that hard to get a v6 stang in at 3400lbs

 

[earl lee]

Should have been put in the fusion, hope that motor responds to mods as good as the twin turbo 6 from bmw.

 

[ON D BIT]

imagine what this beast can do from a 5000/6000 rpm launch????epper::beer:

 

[LaFlavor]

Should have been put in the fusion, hope that motor responds to mods as good as the twin turbo 6 from bmw.

Did you notice the the MT article:

That's because this over-testosteroned beast desperately wants to make way more than 350 pound-feet, but the powertrain controller reins it in as early as 1500 rpm to protect the driveline and maintains 350 to 5000 rpm (that peak rev range narrows under extreme conditions)

This makes me think there are significant gains to be made on the motor itself with very minor modifications.

If that's true, this engine is just begging to be put into a dedicated performance platform.