📰 Auto News Spy Shots: SHO-time for 2010 Ford Taurus

[SHOmuff]

It is kinda boring. Maybe once they paint the kit it will look better

But with tint and a drop I think it could look pretty sexy.

 

[Bru]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/15/2010-ford-taurus-sho-slated-for-chicago-debut/

2010 Ford Taurus SHO slated for Chicago debut?

Ford has launched its mini-site for the 2010 Taurus, and in addition to including images of its new flagship sedan in all available colors (see updated gallery below), a clue has been discovered that may shed some light on the rumored return of the much loved SHO model. Mousing over the word "GALLERY" will produce a drop down menu at the bottom of which is a selection called "PERFORMANCE SERIES". Mouse over that guy and the message "COMING FEBRUARY 2009" is revealed.

The 2009 Chicago Auto Show occurs in February, which suggests that Ford will be debut this "Performance Series" of the Taurus in the Windy City. Will it be the SHO? We don't know, though prior spy shots of a SHO-badged interior suggest an affirmative on that one.

When Ford debuted the new Taurus at the Detroit Auto Show this week, mention was made of both the standard 3.5L Duratec V6 and the "optional availability of Ford's advanced EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6, with an announcement regarding availability soon." So we expect that Ford will debut the 355-hp EcoBoost V6 in the Taurus at the Chicago show, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be be wearing any Super High Output badges. Ford seems keen on building the EcoBoost brand name, as "EcoBoost" will appear alongside the Lincoln MKS, MKT and Ford Flex when those new models are ordered up with the same advanced engine.

Frankly, we hope Ford just calls it the EcoBoost Taurus and leaves "SHO" alone for now. The 2010 Taurus may share a name with the one that was offered with a Yamaha V6 back in the '80s and '90s, but the new one is a much larger, heavier car that's ill-suited for sport sedan duties. We'll reiterate our wish once again: a Fusion SHO tuned by SVT with a manual or dual-sequential gearbox, front-wheel-drive, weight saving measures and a small EcoBoost four-cylinder capable of producing a reverential 220 horsepower and return well over 30 mpg on the highway. But that's just us.

Go here to see it: http://www.fordvehicles.com/2010taurus/

 

[SHOmuff]

I'm pretty sure it will be at the Chicago Auto Show since a lot of the SHO enthusiasts in the area participated in a SHO focus group held by Ford in Schaumburg last year. So now those enthusiasts that had input can see the fruits of that labor.

 

[SHOmuff]

I wonder what badge they are trying to cover up?

Rear bumper is kinda fugly, but those wheels is hot.

 

[Mook]

The Ford Taurus SHO is back, and here's further proof. These photos show the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, which we expect to see revealed next month in Chicago, doing some humid weather testing in Florida.

We have to thank TampaRon for snagging these photos of this pair of mostly uncovered SHO prototypes taking a breather at a Florida rest stop. According to Ron, the testy test engineers wouldn't let him close enough to snag some shots of the interior but he managed to get close enough to see the SHO badge (a la this shot) on this ecoboosted Taurus.
2010 Ford Taurus SHO

* 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
* 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
* 2010 Ford Taurus SHO


The undisguised exterior doesn't leave much to the imagination — especially since we've already seen the 2010 Ford Taurus live and in person. In fact, the only difference in design between the SHO and non-SHO Taurus appears to be the badge on the back and the separated double pipes.

We've already seen the Taurus SHO interior, so the only question is pricing, availability and what's under the hood. Oh wait, we know what's under the hood. Based on what we learned from the leaked Taurus ordering guide and other sources, the new SHO will likely get the EcoBoost V6 engine, which is good for 355 HP and 350 lb-ft of torque in its 2010 Lincoln MKS platform-mate.

 

[Euro]

God that thing is hideous

 

[Fish]

Im actually digging the front end of the car.....alot. The rear needs some work.

 

[bikrboy128]

God that thing is hideous

do not want

 

[Primalzer]

I really am digging it, front and to a lesser extent the back. I mean i've seen much uglier rear ends, but that is pretty nice. Will go on my list of cars that I'll think about getting in the next couple of years

 

[SHOmuff]

Im actually digging the front end of the car.....alot. The rear needs some work.

And a member on SVTperformance spotted one in a Chicago parking garage and peeled back the cover over the badge. It said "Ecoboost SHO"