'10 Taurus SHO
05-06-2009, 07:59 PM
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'10 Taurus SHO
Just reading through this months 5.0 Mustang and Fast Fords, and came across an article talking about the 20th anniversary of the SHO. Looks like the 2010 model will be getting the 3.5l tt'd ecoboost motor.
AWD, 6spd shifttronic trans. with "torque-steer management", 365hp, any guesses on what they might run? Not sure of the weight, but I imagine they're right hefty. I say 13.3-13.7's........
AWD, 6spd shifttronic trans. with "torque-steer management", 365hp, any guesses on what they might run? Not sure of the weight, but I imagine they're right hefty. I say 13.3-13.7's........
05-06-2009, 08:57 PM
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Depends on their weight and how efficient the drivetrain will be as far as gearing and how much power makes it to the wheels, but I'd say mid to high 13s stock. I'm sure a tune will set them off quite nicely though. Should be interesting for sure.
05-06-2009, 11:20 PM
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Since it's a SHO, I'm sure SVT will take good care in making the drive train super efficient. I'm going to say a 13.2 - 13.4 1/4 mile.
05-06-2009, 11:32 PM
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If they use the current chassis, it will weigh 3640 lbs. which is pretty light when put up agaisnt the G8, SRT8 Charger, and other performance sedans.
Since it's a SHO, I'm sure SVT will take good care in making the drive train super efficient. I'm going to say a 13.2 - 13.4 1/4 mile.
Since it's a SHO, I'm sure SVT will take good care in making the drive train super efficient. I'm going to say a 13.2 - 13.4 1/4 mile.
It will be a high 13 second car. Can't wait!!
05-06-2009, 11:34 PM
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If they use the current chassis, it will weigh 3640 lbs. which is pretty light when put up agaisnt the G8, SRT8 Charger, and other performance sedans.
Since it's a SHO, I'm sure SVT will take good care in making the drive train super efficient. I'm going to say a 13.2 - 13.4 1/4 mile.
Since it's a SHO, I'm sure SVT will take good care in making the drive train super efficient. I'm going to say a 13.2 - 13.4 1/4 mile.
The big Taurus surges forward effortlessly, delivering what you'd expect given the V6's power curves and the 4,368 pounds that have to be motivated.
/facepalm
05-06-2009, 11:35 PM
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"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 "rev-match" 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."
IDK 'bout that gearing....... Seems like a real nice car ford has come out with. Looks kinda sporty, but still unsuspecting. Starts @ $37k........ Id have to wait a couple years for that price to come down.....
"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."
IDK 'bout that gearing....... Seems like a real nice car ford has come out with. Looks kinda sporty, but still unsuspecting. Starts @ $37k........ Id have to wait a couple years for that price to come down.....
05-07-2009, 01:10 AM
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OH YEAH!!! Oh wait, hold on a second:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=147406
/facepalm
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=147406
/facepalm
http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/Spec...548|88061|0|0|
Why would Ford add 1000 lbs. to the car?
05-07-2009, 04:17 AM
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Well the bad news is it's still an ugly *** taurus. It'll probably be about as popular as the maruder was. The good news is those turbos. If the ecoboost is a stout powerplant that could be a nasty set-up with a turbo swap.