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bigralph · 02-11-2009, 11:57 AM

http://jalopnik.com/5147709/2010-for...yline=true&s=i

truth411 · 02-11-2009, 12:04 PM

Not bad, But the G8 GXP is stll faster in the straights, and it will easily out handle and brake the sho.

Motortrend did a 0-60 in 4.8, 1/4 13.3 at 105mph. for the SHO
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ook/index.html

Dan · 02-11-2009, 12:17 PM

EPIC FAIL for anyone who pays $38K+ for a Taurus.

nester7929 · 02-11-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

EPIC FAIL for anyone who pays $38K+ for a Taurus.

If it were still 2001, I would agree wholeheartedly.

However, the Taurus is no longer a bottom-of-the-barrel sedan. I don't know if you've seen a new one in person, but they're every bit as nice as a 3-series BMW. The interior is particularly well-done. Plus, you get the performance of a last-gen M3 as well.

PQ · 02-11-2009, 12:53 PM

So the Jag. brought the Taurus up. I thought Taurus brought the Jag. down.

rmyers · 02-11-2009, 02:43 PM

I was intrigued until I saw it looks to be a front-drive platform...I can't equate performance and front-drive....doesn't compute for me.....

kdbolt70 · 02-11-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmyers

I was intrigued until I saw it looks to be a front-drive platform...I can't equate performance and front-drive....doesn't compute for me.....

Cobalt SS...?

TRRBGT · 02-11-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmyers

I was intrigued until I saw it looks to be a front-drive platform...I can't equate performance and front-drive....doesn't compute for me.....

It's AWD.

rmyers · 02-11-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbolt70

Cobalt SS...?

Sorry no offense if you drive one...but I don't see that as a performance car. It may perform well in its class. But just not for me.

Someone mentioned it was AWD...i stand corrected that is certainly a much better option.

Rallysport · 02-11-2009, 03:08 PM

I'm neither a Ford guy or a 4-door sedan guy, but I must say, that is an attractive car. If anything, GM might want to restyle and upgrade the Impala as a result.

Crowley · 02-11-2009, 03:11 PM

I do think ford is going in the right direction wth this ... thumbs up to ford ..

Crowley

Blownhotrodder · 02-11-2009, 03:19 PM

Nope, not feeling it. Horsepower looks pretty good but the car itself doesnt look sporty enough. It needs some side skirts on it to make it look lower and hunkered down to the ground.

stovt001 · 02-11-2009, 05:33 PM

Good challenger to the G8 GT, but I'm not so sure about the GXP. The new Taurus is a fine car, but $38K is very steep. Product win, price fail.

1_2Many · 02-11-2009, 06:04 PM

Did anyone see the torque curve on Jalopnik? OMG 350 ft/lbs flat from 1500 to 5000 RPM's....I've never seen anything like that before even on a diesel.

02-11-2009, 11:57 AM	#1
bigralph Drives: 2001 v6 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northborough, MA Posts: 268	2010 Ford Taurus SHO http://jalopnik.com/5147709/2010-for...yline=true&s=i

02-11-2009, 12:53 PM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	So the Jag. brought the Taurus up. I thought Taurus brought the Jag. down. __________________

02-11-2009, 03:11 PM	#11
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I do think ford is going in the right direction wth this ... thumbs up to ford .. Crowley __________________

02-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#13
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Good challenger to the G8 GT, but I'm not so sure about the GXP. The new Taurus is a fine car, but $38K is very steep. Product win, price fail. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

02-11-2009, 06:04 PM	#14
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	Did anyone see the torque curve on Jalopnik? OMG 350 ft/lbs flat from 1500 to 5000 RPM's....I've never seen anything like that before even on a diesel. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

02-11-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
truth411 Drives: police interceptor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 1,292	Not bad, But the G8 GXP is stll faster in the straights, and it will easily out handle and brake the sho. Motortrend did a 0-60 in 4.8, 1/4 13.3 at 105mph. for the SHO http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ook/index.html

02-11-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
Dan Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 448	EPIC FAIL for anyone who pays $38K+ for a Taurus.

02-11-2009, 02:43 PM	#6
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	I was intrigued until I saw it looks to be a front-drive platform...I can't equate performance and front-drive....doesn't compute for me.....

02-11-2009, 03:08 PM	#10
Rallysport Go Cardinals! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 6-speed #1879 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 856 View My Garage	I'm neither a Ford guy or a 4-door sedan guy, but I must say, that is an attractive car. If anything, GM might want to restyle and upgrade the Impala as a result.

02-11-2009, 03:19 PM	#12
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	Nope, not feeling it. Horsepower looks pretty good but the car itself doesnt look sporty enough. It needs some side skirts on it to make it look lower and hunkered down to the ground.

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