Taurus SHO, Your Thoughts?

Haughee · 06-30-2009, 09:36 PM

I am really liking the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. Something about a Twin Turbo Sedan running 12psi from the dealer makes me happy. 365 HP in a V6.
The styling I also like a lot.

2010 Taurus SHO

timberwoof · 06-30-2009, 09:42 PM

365 hp? Not Bad.

Jake · 06-30-2009, 09:58 PM

There was one at my work about a month and a half ago, all the salesmen learning about it and bla bla bla, the pics of the car do it no justice, really nice looking car, inside and out.

SSRacer · 06-30-2009, 10:46 PM

Looks like one of the best things to come out of ford in years...if not decades

Mike Jung · 07-01-2009, 07:01 AM

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._test/(page)/1

It is heavy at 4346 pounds.
Front wheel drive bias AWD system.
Needs brakes upgrade.
Gasoline mileage: 17 mpg city / 25 mpg highway
& will it sell at it's $37,995 US base price ?

365hp @ 5550 rpm & 350 lb-ft of torque @ 1500-5250 rpm

But it is nice that Ford is thinking outside of the box.
With it being a EcoBoost, direct injection twin-turbo 3.5L V-6 engine: Tuners are going to love it.

skifreak122 · 07-01-2009, 07:45 AM

Where are they getting the Eco part in EcoBoost?

Haughee · 07-01-2009, 08:00 AM

Supposedly its Eco Friendly because they didnt just drop a 5.3L V8 in the sucker. They turboed a V6 so it supposedly gets better Gas mileage.

Yeah the base price is very high. We will have to see if the quality is worth it.

Rich · 07-01-2009, 08:53 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5296925/2010-for...ho-first-drive

jalopnik said pretty much the same thing as car and driver. nice car but probably not worth the SHO nameplate. being near 40000 i dont know how many will sell. but it seems like the taurus in general is a nice step up from what it was.

before the engine was called "ecoboost" it was called "twinforce" which is way cooler. but im sure we can all guess why they went with ecoboost.

mfuller · 07-01-2009, 09:43 PM

It's nice, but it's a BIG car.
Take the motor and drivetrain and shoehorn it into a Fusion. Beef up the suspension and brakes to rival a 3-series BMW.
Sell it for $30K and call it the Fusion GT. It'll sell like hotcakes.
You read it here first. (Well, maybe not.)

GRANDAMRAMAIR00 · 07-01-2009, 10:02 PM

eh its ford

Jake · 07-01-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfuller

It's nice, but it's a BIG car.
Take the motor and drivetrain and shoehorn it into a Fusion. Beef up the suspension and brakes to rival a 3-series BMW.
Sell it for $30K and call it the Fusion GT. It'll sell like hotcakes.
You read it here first. (Well, maybe not.)

They already did that with the edge's 3.5L into the fusion :P

mfuller · 07-02-2009, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

They already did that with the edge's 3.5L into the fusion :P

No turbos or AWD......

crazypontiac03 · 07-02-2009, 09:05 AM

Nice there bring back the SHO, but its overweight and in with everything that has happened with the economy a 40K Car isn't as easy to sell anymore.

I'd be more interested in a AWD Fusion before a Taurus. Plus i can't afford a 40K anything.

Jake · 07-02-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfuller

No turbos or AWD......

Fusion sports have an option of AWD

tipnitty · 07-02-2009, 11:01 AM

the new ones i like.....the olders ones i could care less about

[ChaosweaveR] · 07-02-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tipnitty

the new ones i like.....the olders ones i could care less about

Word. Remember that bucket of fail with the 3.4L V8?

mfuller · 07-02-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Fusion sports have an option of AWD

I stand corrected.

Haughee · 07-02-2009, 04:33 PM

The Old Taurus's (is that how it is) were ugly. But I love the lines of the new one. I think the only issue is Ford made it so expensive. I mean you are up in the Dodge Charger R/T range at that price, and I don't think it competes.

ryanbgb22 · 07-02-2009, 08:04 PM

Are they really selling for close to 40 grand - for a taurus? If so that's ****ing ridiculous. I'd buy a new camaro, challenger, turbo 1 series, (and pretty much any other car in the 25-40 price range) WAY the FUCC before that.

[ChaosweaveR] · 07-02-2009, 11:31 PM

So? It's not just a Taurus, it's an SHO. If anything, they should drop the Taurus name and just refer it as the SHO. Tacking the Taurus name to it will kinda turn people off to it. This car is a whole different animal compaired to the normal Taurus it's based off of.

06-30-2009, 09:36 PM	#1
Haughee GAGT - Member AKA: Jordan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edwardsburg, MI Posts: 146 Vehicle: 2010 Ford Taurus SEL	Taurus SHO, Your Thoughts? I am really liking the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. Something about a Twin Turbo Sedan running 12psi from the dealer makes me happy. 365 HP in a V6. The styling I also like a lot. 2010 Taurus SHO

06-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#2
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	365 hp? Not Bad. __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

06-30-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Looks like one of the best things to come out of ford in years...if not decades __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

07-01-2009, 07:01 AM	#5
Mike Jung 400 hp & 410 lb-ft AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,671 Vehicle: '14 Camaro SS RS coupe	http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._test/(page)/1 It is heavy at 4346 pounds. Front wheel drive bias AWD system. Needs brakes upgrade. Gasoline mileage: 17 mpg city / 25 mpg highway & will it sell at it's $37,995 US base price ? 365hp @ 5550 rpm & 350 lb-ft of torque @ 1500-5250 rpm But it is nice that Ford is thinking outside of the box. With it being a EcoBoost, direct injection twin-turbo 3.5L V-6 engine: Tuners are going to love it. Last edited by Mike Jung; 07-01-2009 at 07:36 AM.

07-01-2009, 08:53 PM	#8
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	http://jalopnik.com/5296925/2010-for...ho-first-drive jalopnik said pretty much the same thing as car and driver. nice car but probably not worth the SHO nameplate. being near 40000 i dont know how many will sell. but it seems like the taurus in general is a nice step up from what it was. before the engine was called "ecoboost" it was called "twinforce" which is way cooler. but im sure we can all guess why they went with ecoboost. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

06-30-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
Jake BRAAAPPP AKA: Jake Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cen Cal Age: 34 Posts: 3,725 Vehicle: Hellcat Challenger	There was one at my work about a month and a half ago, all the salesmen learning about it and bla bla bla, the pics of the car do it no justice, really nice looking car, inside and out.

07-01-2009, 07:45 AM	#6
skifreak122 GAGT - Member AKA: Mitch Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 170 Vehicle: 01 GT coupe	Where are they getting the Eco part in EcoBoost?

07-01-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
Haughee GAGT - Member AKA: Jordan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edwardsburg, MI Posts: 146 Vehicle: 2010 Ford Taurus SEL	Supposedly its Eco Friendly because they didnt just drop a 5.3L V8 in the sucker. They turboed a V6 so it supposedly gets better Gas mileage. Yeah the base price is very high. We will have to see if the quality is worth it.

07-01-2009, 09:43 PM	#9
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	It's nice, but it's a BIG car. Take the motor and drivetrain and shoehorn it into a Fusion. Beef up the suspension and brakes to rival a 3-series BMW. Sell it for $30K and call it the Fusion GT. It'll sell like hotcakes. You read it here first. (Well, maybe not.) __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again..... Last edited by mfuller; 07-01-2009 at 09:49 PM.

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07-02-2009, 09:05 AM	#13
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	Nice there bring back the SHO, but its overweight and in with everything that has happened with the economy a 40K Car isn't as easy to sell anymore. I'd be more interested in a AWD Fusion before a Taurus. Plus i can't afford a 40K anything. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

07-02-2009, 04:33 PM	#18
Haughee GAGT - Member AKA: Jordan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edwardsburg, MI Posts: 146 Vehicle: 2010 Ford Taurus SEL	The Old Taurus's (is that how it is) were ugly. But I love the lines of the new one. I think the only issue is Ford made it so expensive. I mean you are up in the Dodge Charger R/T range at that price, and I don't think it competes.

07-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#20
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	So? It's not just a Taurus, it's an SHO. If anything, they should drop the Taurus name and just refer it as the SHO. Tacking the Taurus name to it will kinda turn people off to it. This car is a whole different animal compaired to the normal Taurus it's based off of. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

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