Ford Taurus Sho Ecoboost

[clokwork]

I know the general population here has a hate for domestics, but it seems that a lot of stock vehicles of many makes are about to be punked on the road by another sedan lol...

Say what you will about it, but it's nothing to be slept on.


The new EcoBoost Taurus is only available as an SHO, a Super High Output version. The SHO name hasn't been used since 1999, but it's appropriate here. The new 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 EcoBoost engine sends 365-bhp and 350 ft-lb. of torque to all four wheels via a 6-speed automatic. Clearly, this car isn't only about fuel economy, as its EcoBoost name suggests. In general, the SHO is tuned for a sporting driving experience with revised suspension, electric-assist power steering, steering-wheel paddles and a transmission that rev-matches on downshifts. EcoBoost economy and SHO performance might seem at odds, but the goal was to provide V-8 performance with V-6 fuel economy. The mpg isn't known yet, but Ford expects an EPA highway mileage rating of 25 mpg. This would match a BMW 335xi and beat a 550i! For an even sportier SHO, there is a performance package that revises the suspension components, adds custom sticky 20-in. Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires, shortens the final drive from 2.77:1 to 3.16:1, swaps the brake linings for something more durable and gives the driver an off setting for the stability control system. At a starting price of $37,995 the new Taurus SHO will give the Pontiac G8 GXP and Dodge Charger a good fight and maybe even slap a BMW around a bit.

[g35man04]

not to bad! my rents used to have a black SHO old model!! it could burn through some tires..especially being a 6 speed!

[bd0g36]

The numbers look good, too bad the car doesn't. That thing is fugly.

[g35man04]

damn just drop it..tinted windows and sick set of CCW on it!!

[G35keys]

ken will be all over this.

[nyqueenz]

wow the new SHO.. did ford fold with the other compines?

[nyqueenz]

they need to bring back the OLD SKOOL

[nyqueenz]

Originally Posted by clokwork

I know the general population here has a hate for domestics, but it seems that a lot of stock vehicles of many makes are about to be punked on the road by another sedan lol...

Say what you will about it, but it's nothing to be slept on.


The new EcoBoost Taurus is only available as an SHO, a Super High Output version. The SHO name hasn't been used since 1999, but it's appropriate here. The new 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 EcoBoost engine sends 365-bhp and 350 ft-lb. of torque to all four wheels via a 6-speed automatic. Clearly, this car isn't only about fuel economy, as its EcoBoost name suggests. In general, the SHO is tuned for a sporting driving experience with revised suspension, electric-assist power steering, steering-wheel paddles and a transmission that rev-matches on downshifts. EcoBoost economy and SHO performance might seem at odds, but the goal was to provide V-8 performance with V-6 fuel economy. The mpg isn't known yet, but Ford expects an EPA highway mileage rating of 25 mpg. This would match a BMW 335xi and beat a 550i! For an even sportier SHO, there is a performance package that revises the suspension components, adds custom sticky 20-in. Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires, shortens the final drive from 2.77:1 to 3.16:1, swaps the brake linings for something more durable and gives the driver an off setting for the stability control system. At a starting price of $37,995 the new Taurus SHO will give the Pontiac G8 GXP and Dodge Charger a good fight and maybe even slap a BMW around a bit.

its a ford.. most likly break down with the 1st 30 days..lol

[WhosUrBuddiee]

Ken is off waking it to those pictures.

[Cubanl81]

Man Ken has been shown me the new SHO.
I snuck this video when he first saw it

[TwilightBlue]

Originally Posted by G35keys

ken will be all over this.

Yes

Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee

Ken is off waking it to those pictures.

YES

Originally Posted by Cubanl81

Man Ken has been shown me the new SHO.
I snuck this video when he first saw it

^^ LOL

Originally Posted by g35man04

not to bad! my rents used to have a black SHO old model!! it could burn through some tires..especially being a 6 speed!

FWIW, there has never been a 6 speed SHO. 89-92 V6 models came only in 5 speed. 93-95 V6 models came in either auto 3.2l or manual 3.0l. 96-99 V8's only came auto.

I can't wait for this car to hit the streets. I may pick one up in a couple years.

[bflemi3]

I like the numbers but not the looks...that thing is ugly. Ford hardly ever get's it right.

[TwilightBlue]

^^ STFU

Steve left you a message earlier

[irishsig]

Typical American sedan.
Bland styling, too much chrome and plastic.

[bflemi3]

Originally Posted by TwilightBlue

^^ STFU

Steve left you a message earlier

yeah...this is what I heard...
"Yo, I just saw a cool a$s g35 lasdfn ldff lkdf dsl doieigfh lkowk d"

I'll call him today.