Best Sedan in America??

[bobsawyer7]

Way to go Ford!

http://autos.aol.com/article/2010-ford-taurus-drive (http://autos.aol.com/article/2010-ford-taurus-drive)

[DOOM]

FTW!!! :bows:
:banana2:

[BigCars4Ever]

They are not "twin turbos" on the Eco Boost. There is a small turbo and a large turbo. Small turbo eliminates lag, large turbo produces boost.
Edit: Oops, they are twin Garret15's I had read they were not twins on the early prototype engines.

[babbage]

Sounds hella nice. Definitely have to go with the SHO.



Thanks to Ford's new EcoBoost technology, the SHO's exclusive twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine with direct fuel injection produces a staggering 365 horsepower. Ford engineers tell us that if the top speed were not limited to 133 mph, the SHO could hit over 160 mph with all of that power. Drivers averse to getting tickets will enjoy the engine's acceleration up to highway speeds and its ability to effortlessly pass traffic on two-lane roads.
This power is managed by a standard all-wheel-drive system that is tuned for safety, traction, and performance. The result is a stable, responsive feel that delivers impressive, drama-free performance. Mileage for the SHO is identical to the non-turbo AWD Taurus models, 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. This strikes us as amazing due to the engine's additional 102 horsepower.

Car and Driver has tested the 2010 SHO and recorded these numbers: 0-60: 5.2 1/4 mile: 13.7 @ 103. Top speed: 133 governed ...

[guspech750]

boy the new taurus is very nice looking!! way to go ford. job 1!!

[2,4shofast]

That is awesome news, Im just glad the SHO is finally making a come back:banana2:

[sconut1]

I haven't seen that kind of a review for a North American vehicle in a long time. That's fantastic news!

[Aren Jay]

Volvo's and Jaguars have many of these features, but then Ford owned both brands so...

Volvo even goes one further:


The Volvo system Collision Warning with Auto Brake 'CWAB' uses a radar to detect when a collision is likely and will pre-charge the brakes so that when the driver uses the brakes, however lightly, full braking is applied. The system will also flash a light and make a warning sound, if the driver does not respond to the warning at the point where a collision cannot be avoided the system will apply the brakes automatically and dramatically reduce the speed of the collision.

and for city use:


Volvo cars can also be equipped with the CITY SAFETY SYSTEM which automatically brakes in stop start traffic.

[GordonB]

Why is the SHO 133mph Governed? Is there a drive line issue like the Panther platform?
GordonB

[2,4shofast]

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