The new Taurus SHO, if a rather large and unwieldy platform to begin with, makes good use of the new twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6 that has been making its way through the Ford and Lincoln lineups in nearly every new model introduction. In SHO trim, the EcoBoost makes 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. of torque.
In addition to all this and unlike Ford's own Mustang line, the SHO gets a more sophisticated independent suspension setup, with MacPherson struts up front and multilinks in the rear.
It lacks the garishness of perhaps its most direct competitors, the Chrysler 300C and Hyundai Genesis, but that is what SHO is all about. Struggling Ford, with its new product line heavy on research and development, has bet the farm on cars like the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. Let's hope it pays off.
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Specifications:
Chassis | |
| 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
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