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Ford Taurus SHO tested....it's quick!




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POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front-engine, AWD
Engine type Twin-turbo 60-deg V-6, alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 213.3 cu in/3496 cc
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Power (SAE net) 365 hp @ 5500 rpm*
Torque (SAE net) 350 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm*
Redline 6250 rpm
Weight to power 11.9 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios 3.16:1/2.34:1
Suspension, front; rear Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 17.1:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3.0
Brakes, f;r 12.8-in vented disc; 13.0-in disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 8.0 x 20-in, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 245/45R20 99Y, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 112.9 in
Track, f/r 65.3/65.5 in
Length x width x height 202.9 x 76.2 x 60.7 in
Turning circle 39.7 ft
Curb weight 4361 lb
Weight dist., f/r 60/40%
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 39.0/37.8 in
Legroom, f/r 41.9/38.1 in
Shoulder room, f/r 57.9/56.9 in
Cargo volume 20.1 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 1.8 sec
0-40 2.7
0-50 3.8
0-60 5.2
0-70 6.8
0-80 8.4
0-90 10.5
0-100 12.9
0-110 15.8
0-120 22.1
0-130 27.4
Passing, 45-65 mph 2.8
Quarter mile 13.7 sec @ 103.0 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 112 ft
Braking, 100-0 mph 322 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.87 g (avg)
MT figure eight 26.8 sec @ 0.70 g (avg)
1.6-mile road course lap 84.6 sec
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 1750 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $37,995
Price as tested $39,285
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance 5 yrs/60,000 miles
Fuel capacity 19.0 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 17/25 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.98 lb/mile
MT obs fuel econ 18.9 mpg
Recommended fuel Unleaded premium
*SAE Certified
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