2010 SHO Taurus AWD

[tpraceman]

I really think this sporty sedan will be in my stable.:thumbsup

Automobile Mag

http://www.automobilemag.com/new_and_future_cars/2010/0902_2010_ford_taurus_SHO/index.html

 

[B O N Y]

Sorry Tom...........





























































the line starts behind BONY

 

[ChipBeck]

Red Bull.

I love my 2009 Taurus, I think I'll like the 2010 even better. Ford's market share is up according to todays WSJ. :thumbsup

Chip

 

[UB2SLOW]

I bet the whole project gets killed for financial reasons just like GM just killed its performance products. I hope not...

 

[tpraceman]

can i bribe you with a makers for your spot in line?

Underhood, however, things begin to change. Ford's installed a twin-turbocharged, direct-injection 3.5-liter V-6 from its Ecoboost engine range. Although its rating of 365 hp is hardly anything to sneeze at (that's a 50-hp advantage over the 2010 Mustang GT's V-8), it's a 10-hp boost over similar engines installed in the Lincoln MKS

 

[dbk]

I bet the whole project gets killed for financial reasons just like GM just killed its performance products. I hope not...

0% chance of that occurring. The 3.5l TT engine is at the core of fords product plan, not an additional program. This car will likely get 30 mpg on the freeway, so it's not a peripheral distraction.

Already ordered mine. Ingot Silver, 20"s, SYNC etc.

 

[DRIVEBY]

I spoke with Dr. Frank before heading to the Chicago Autoshow yesterday. He told me I had to check out the RED 2010 Taurus SHO on display. He was spot on - It's a great looking car (even in base form) that's going to help Ford resurrect itself. :thumbsup

 

[UB2SLOW]

0% chance of that occurring. The 3.5l TT engine is at the core of fords product plan, not an additional program. This car will likely get 30 mpg on the freeway, so it's not a peripheral distraction.

Already ordered mine. Ingot Silver, 20"s, SYNC etc.

I sure hope you are right. Things are getting crazier every week it seems in Detroit with this whole bailout thing. I'm in for an all black on black one!

 

[tpraceman]

I spoke with Dr. Frank before heading to the Chicago Autoshow yesterday. He told me I had to check out the RED 2010 Taurus SHO on display. He was spot on - It's a great looking car (even in base form) that's going to help Ford resurrect itself. :thumbsup

 

[tpraceman]

David now I'm behind you and Daniel? does yours look something like this?

0% chance of that occurring. The 3.5l TT engine is at the core of fords product plan, not an additional program. This car will likely get 30 mpg on the freeway, so it's not a peripheral distraction.

Already ordered mine. Ingot Silver, 20"s, SYNC etc.

 

[on d bit]

due we have the specs for this car yet? int and ext demensions?

how big is this car going to be?

 

[tpraceman]

2010 Ford Taurus SHO SpecificationsChassis

• Wheels 19 inch (optional 20 inch) alloy
• Front Suspension MacPherson strut
• Rear Suspension Multilink independent, stabilizer bar
• Drivetrain
• Layout Front Engine, AWD
• Transmission 6 Speed Paddle-Shifted Automatic
• Final Drive Ratio 3.16:1
• Engine
• Type: SHO EcoBoost Twin Turbo V6
• Displacement 3.5 liters
• Horsepower 365 bhp
• Torque 350 lb-ft.
• Exterior
• Tires F-R Goodyear Eagle F1 (optional)
• Body Type 4 Door, 5 Seat Sport Sedan
  
• Base Price: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO: $37,995

 

[tpraceman]

 

[PILOTJPW1]

due we have the specs for this car yet? int and ext demensions?

how big is this car going to be?

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in) Measurements
Wheelbase 112.9
Overall Length 202.9
Overall Height 60.7
Overall Width 76.2
Front Tread 65.3
Rear Tread 65.5
FRONT/REAR SEATING
Seating Capacity 5
Head Room (front/rear) (in) 39.0 / 37.8
Shoulder Room (front/rear) (in) 57.9 / 56.9
Hip Room (front/rear) (in) 56.3 / 55.8
Leg Room (front max/rear min) (in) 41.9 / 38.1
PASSENGER/LUGGAGE/FUEL CAPACITY
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.3
Luggage Capacity (cu. ft.) 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 19
Liftover Height (in) 30.4
Total Interior Volume (cu. ft.) 122.6

 

[PILOTJPW1]

More specs.

SHO SERIES (AWD)
— 3.5L V6 GTDI EcoBoost™ Engine mated to 6-
speed SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission
— 19" Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels mounted
on P255/45VR19 A/S BSW tires
— Optional 20" Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels
mounted on P245/45VR19 BSW Tires
— Unique Exterior: Black Brake Calipers, HID
Headlamps, Split True Exhaust with Chrome Tips,
Spoiler, Unique paint finish on upper/lower bars of
upper grille, Unique Supplemental Park Lamp
Bezel, Unique Exterior Color (Atlantis Green)
— Unique Interior: Real Aluminum I/P appliqués,
charcoal or charcoal/umber leather with Miko
Suede inserts with contrast stitching, Aluminum
Brake and Accelerator Pedals, Branded SHO
Floor Mats, Intelligent Access w/Push Button Start,
Perforated Leather Steering Wheel.
— Sport-tuned Suspension

 

[on d bit]

thanks! so the taurus is the size of a 7 series, or a little smaller than the s class.

 

[BlackICE]

thanks! so the taurus is the size of a 7 series, or a little smaller than the s class.

A 7 has a wheelbase of 120 or 125" is tad larger than a Taurus's 113. I don't think the interior space is in the same class. Width is also smaller. If course they aren't priced anywhere close and the Ford should retain better resale value.

 

[on d bit]

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in) Measurements
Wheelbase 112.9
Overall Length 202.9
Overall Height 60.7
Overall Width 76.2
Front Tread 65.3
Rear Tread 65.5
FRONT/REAR SEATING
Seating Capacity 5
Head Room (front/rear) (in) 39.0 / 37.8
Shoulder Room (front/rear) (in) 57.9 / 56.9
Hip Room (front/rear) (in) 56.3 / 55.8
Leg Room (front max/rear min) (in) 41.9 / 38.1
PASSENGER/LUGGAGE/FUEL CAPACITY
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.3
Luggage Capacity (cu. ft.) 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 19
Liftover Height (in) 30.4
Total Interior Volume (cu. ft.) 122.6

taurus is 3 inches longer and the interior rooms looks very similar. below are the 2010 7 series specs.

Wheelbase, in. 120.9
Overall Length, in. 199.8
Overall Width, in. 74.9
Overall Height, in. 58.3
Curb Weight, lbs. 4564
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 17.7
Fuel Capacity, gals. 21.7
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room, in. 40.6
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 41.2
Rear Head Room, in. 38.5
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 38.4

 

[DoctorV8]

This car will likely get 30 mpg on the freeway, so it's not a peripheral distraction.

Considering the 2009 AWD Taurus gets 24 mpg hwy on the EPA cycle....I would be shocked to see better than that out of a heavier, more powerful SHO, Direct Injection or not. Even if it has a Corvette like stratospheric 6th gear, I would say 25-26 mpg tops.

 

[dbk]

They said that the EcoBoost V6's are supposed to have an improvement of 20-30% in fuel efficiency over the regular 3.5L V6. So it should be in the ballpark of 30 mpg. We'll see.