The New York Auto Show has brought us the mid-life facelift of the Ford Taurus, with the SHO go-fast version leading the 2013 Taurus offensive.
"We have significantly upgraded Ford's flagship sedan through obsessive attention to detail," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas. "The new Taurus builds on the transformation we achieved in the 2010 model. Delivering so many upgrades so soon further underscores Ford's leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality, fuel-efficient cars for our customers."
Yes, we know, this is a huge disappointment: the SHO has kept its 365 hp and 365 lb-ft output. No, the folks over at the Blue Oval have decided to keep the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 unit in its original form, which means that we'll have to wait some more for the rumored 400 hp Taurus.
As for the standard Taurus, this can now be fitted with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder unit, which should offer a 31 mpg highway fuel efficiency. As for the naturally-asporated 3.5-liter V6 mill, this now offers 27 extra hp (290 hp).
Ford has improved the braking systems across the range, offering higher performance and fade resistance, as well as improved pedal feel.
“Across the board, all new Taurus models will receive a larger brake master cylinder with revised booster tuning, resulting in a shorter pedal ratio and dramatically improved pedal feel. Brake friction material has been upgraded for improved fade resistance and performance,” stated the press release.
Here's a nice ending for this one: Ford uses the same press release to admit that the Audi A6 was used as a benchnmark for exterior fit and finish.
"We have significantly upgraded Ford's flagship sedan through obsessive attention to detail," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas. "The new Taurus builds on the transformation we achieved in the 2010 model. Delivering so many upgrades so soon further underscores Ford's leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality, fuel-efficient cars for our customers."
Yes, we know, this is a huge disappointment: the SHO has kept its 365 hp and 365 lb-ft output. No, the folks over at the Blue Oval have decided to keep the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 unit in its original form, which means that we'll have to wait some more for the rumored 400 hp Taurus.
As for the standard Taurus, this can now be fitted with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder unit, which should offer a 31 mpg highway fuel efficiency. As for the naturally-asporated 3.5-liter V6 mill, this now offers 27 extra hp (290 hp).
Ford has improved the braking systems across the range, offering higher performance and fade resistance, as well as improved pedal feel.
“Across the board, all new Taurus models will receive a larger brake master cylinder with revised booster tuning, resulting in a shorter pedal ratio and dramatically improved pedal feel. Brake friction material has been upgraded for improved fade resistance and performance,” stated the press release.
Here's a nice ending for this one: Ford uses the same press release to admit that the Audi A6 was used as a benchnmark for exterior fit and finish.