Ford Taurus SHO returns
Well, it`s true. Ford Taurus returns and now is sportier then ever. With this brand new sport car Ford introduces a new engine: 3.5 Liter EcoBoost V6 with just 365 horsepower. With this new engine comes a six-speed automatic gearbox with paddles in combination with all-wheel drive system, and a lot of modifications on the interior and the exterior.
EcoBoost
The engine behind this beautiful sport car is a 3.5 Liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 Engine.This engine generates just 365 BHP at 5,500 rpms and 350ft-lbs of torque at 3,500 RPMs. This means that the engine delivers more power, more torque and consumes less fuel than a standard V8 aspirated Engine.
Since this engine has two turbocharges it avoids the "turbo lag" often seen in the turbocharged diesel engines. The engines delivers linear torque from 1500 RPM to 5500 RPM.
Paddles on drive-wheel
Since this is a sport car automatic gearbox and shift-paddles on the drive-wheel can`t miss from this car as the all-wheel drive system. The SelectShift provides both automatic gearbox and manual gearbox control if the user desires. The incorporated all-wheel drive system automatically engages and puts all the torque to the wheels. Is its job to figure out which wheel need more torque and which one does not.
Other Features:
- Intelligent Access with Push Button Start
- MyKey
- Easy Fuel™
- Ford SYNC
- Ambient Lighting
- Reverse Camera System
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Collision Warning with Brake Support
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™)
- Cross Traffic Alert
- Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion
- Voice-Activated Navigation System
- Sony Audio System
Taurus SHO will be available to everyone starting this summer,with a price from $37,995, including destination fees.
I’m very excited about the 2010 SHO, but had hoped it would tow 1500# (my Kawasaki Teryx on a 5′X10′ trailer). Do you suppose I would void my warranty if I exceeded the towing limit by 500#? Would the performance package with shorter gearing help, or is the problem with the chassis or ground clearance? I really want the car, but don’t want to use my old Caravan every time I want to go fourwheeling.
I ORDERED a new 2010 sho loaded except for the performance package didnt want low profile tires candyapple red