2010 Ford Taurus SHO Spied Naked
 

Although Ford wasn't expected to unveil the new Taurus SHO until the Chicago Auto Show next month, a few undisguised pictures have made their way to the internet.

The pictures were taken along I-75 in Michigan and from the lack of snow, it seems reasonable to assume they are several months old. According to the report that accompanied the photos, the cars come with dual exhaust, a rear deck spoiler, and at least 19-inch wheels.

Power is expected to come from Ford's new 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo direct-injection V6 engine which produces 355 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque (474 Nm). Judging by the fact that the 2010 Lincoln MKS equipped with all-wheel drive and the same engine gets 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, expect the new SHO's fuel economy to mirror that if not be slightly higher thanks to its lighter weight.

The new SHO will most likely only be offered with all-wheel drive in order to keep torque-steer under control, a complaint that occurs often in front wheel drive vehicles with power rating at or above 300 hp. Other performance goodies will most likely include the SR1 suspension which offers a "one-to-one" rear shock absorber ratio for enhanced cornering and handling while still delivering a comfortable ride and Ford's new SelectShift transmission that allows for rev-matching downshifts and the ability to hold gears.

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Good looking car. My first impression was a bumped-up Toyota camry with bigger alloys.

Ford is actually doing well at the current state of the Automotive industry compared to the other two. I have high hopes for Ford since they're releasing decent looking cars such as the Taurus and soon the new "Coyote" engine for the mustang. :)

according to revscene, everything looks like a camry.

another typical heavy, high power, gas guzzling, average looking domestic sedan

Upgraded version of Mondeo. meh

it is not based anywhere near the Mondeo.. it is just a reskinned version of the old Taurus/500 to make it less offensive.

Mondeo is more advanced.. ie more aluminium etc.

Hmm.. doesn't look too bad actually!

looks like a Toyota Camry

mondeo = mazda 6

BULKY as hell.

camry ripoff

not saying it would have looked good even if camry didn't exist.

much much better than the old SHO

wow looks good

i wonder if in this state anyone would want to buy it? although there would be a select few and slightly more people who know the capabilities of this car and it'll be cool

Looks alright, nothing special.

Fo' SHOzzle! :lol

I like!

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/tau...ext/1006926700

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not bad.... but still a ford

wow not bad for a Ford!

direct injection + turbo = win

Looks way better than a camry/accord/altima; and it's got more balls than all 3.. I like the 2010 Buick Lacrosse more though..

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still wouldnt buy one

Have you been inside one? The fit and finish is cheap.

Heard this beast is gonna have a twin turbo six cylinder, with 300+ something horsepower. They were talking about it on news 1130 this afternoon on my way home. Kinda sad they aren't droppin' in a v8 like they've done previous, but this twin turbo sounds interesting...

the old v8 sho wasnt as good at the yamaha v6.