(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/kbeck59/2016-ford-taurus-spied-front-three-quarters-03_zpsjffoe7bz.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/kbeck59/media/2016-ford-taurus-spied-front-three-quarters-03_zpsjffoe7bz.jpg.html)(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/kbeck59/2016_Ford_Taurus_Live_9%202_zpsa57pvh5f.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/kbeck59/media/2016_Ford_Taurus_Live_9%202_zpsa57pvh5f.jpg.html) Article with more recent exterior spy shots .......
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1504-2016-ford-taurus-prototype-spied-in-detroit/#photogallery (http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1504-2016-ford-taurus-prototype-spied-in-detroit/#photogallery)
Hard to fully make out that interior and i think thats a navigation knob, but it looks like it column shift.
Don't know, but that knob may actually be the gear selector, as opposed to a command center for the infotainment/nav. Looks like an electronic parking brake switch there behind it.
Is it just me, or does the car still appear too damn large?
Hope they were able to free up some interior space, to make it more proportionate to the gargantuan exterior dimensions.
Quote from: IHeartGroceries on May 17, 2015, 01:48:40 AM
Don't know, but that knob may actually be the gear selector, as opposed to a command center for the infotainment/nav. Looks like an electronic parking brake switch there behind it.
Is it just me, or does the car still appear too damn large?
Hope they were able to free up some interior space, to make it more proportionate to the gargantuan exterior dimensions.
A lot of the exterior dimensions are large to obtain certain crash test rating. The trunk for example, its about 20 cuft.
But that was needed to pass police standards for rear impacts. I really hope we see some of this aluminum that for is using. Best of both worlds.
2010 RCM non PP
K&N panel filter
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more to come.....
A well engineered auto doesn't require tons of empty space for crumple zone. It's just an act of dissipating energy from a collision around the cabin structure.
The Taurus performs and scores very well in safety tests. But there are many more vehicles which are substantially smaller, lighter and have less wasted space than the Taurus, which perform better.
Agreed. I did some reading. I didn't realize the Taurus rear legroom is 0.2 cuft smaller than the fusion. Mind blown...
After we got rained out we went to the Ford museum, across the street is the dev centre. Lots of camouflaged cars and trucks in the parking lot. I wanted to see this one but no luck. :(
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Nicely modified Chinese version artist rendition , Fords one World Platform (http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/kbeck59/Ford-Taurus-RS-2_zpseshfk9vw.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/kbeck59/media/Ford-Taurus-RS-2_zpseshfk9vw.jpg.html) http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-get-the-rs-treatment-in-unofficial-rendering/ (http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-get-the-rs-treatment-in-unofficial-rendering/)
Quote from: SwampRat on May 17, 2015, 06:50:05 PM
Nicely modified Chinese version artist rendition , Fords one World Platform (http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/kbeck59/Ford-Taurus-RS-2_zpseshfk9vw.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/kbeck59/media/Ford-Taurus-RS-2_zpseshfk9vw.jpg.html) http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-get-the-rs-treatment-in-unofficial-rendering/ (http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-get-the-rs-treatment-in-unofficial-rendering/)
SIGN ME UP FOR ONE. My local dealer/salesman said that 2016/17 SHO may have a 2.7L V6tt (340-350Hp) and/or DETUNE 3.8L V6tt out of FORD GT-40 (600HP IN IT). Given Lincoln a Cadillac-V fighter, and Ford SHO 2.7L-TT vs 5.7L R//T and FORD SHO-RS 3.8L-tt vs 6.2L-SRT8 Charger. The 3.8L is already going in the F-150. This salesman is the dealership Commercial/Fleet salesman. This is how he knows about the 3.8L in F-150.
Nice to see you around shoman!
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on June 13, 2015, 06:30:00 PM
Nice to see you around shoman!
Thanks! I have been so go go go that I have not had time to be on any the forums I am a member of.
On another forum I belong to, the Taurus's future is very murky at this point in time....this isn't the 2016 Taurus for North America...its the one being built in China. The 2016 NA Taurus is carry over of the current car going into production January 2016.
http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/58914-2016-taurus/ (http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/58914-2016-taurus/)
With that said, if we don't see a version of the new Taurus at the LAIAS or NAIAS in January, I'd be very afraid of whats going on.
Quote from: Scott13SHO on June 17, 2015, 10:38:42 AM
On another forum I belong to, the Taurus's future is very murky at this point in time....this isn't the 2016 Taurus for North America...its the one being built in China. The 2016 NA Taurus is carry over of the current car going into production January 2016.
http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/58914-2016-taurus/ (http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/58914-2016-taurus/)
With that said, if we don't see a version of the new Taurus at the LAIAS or NAIAS in January, I'd be very afraid of whats going on.
I dunno but I think that's the same as the current model lol. I guess us in North America aren't special enough to get the new one....
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I corner the Ford and Ford Performance guys every chance I get to try to get something out of them.
The last chat I had with a guy from the new performance group was, "I can't say anything, but, just hold on..." and with a wink and a grin, he walked away.
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2015/04/19/exclusive-details-2016-ford-taurus/ (http://blogs.youwheel.com/2015/04/19/exclusive-details-2016-ford-taurus/)
– Powershift double-clutch transmission, round dial shifter??
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What parts will work with my 2013? Thats all I want to know. It looks awesome!
Hope Ford will give it the overboost mode, controlled drift, mechanical torque vectoring, and launch control like the new Focus RS! 15 sec of max boost!
Quote from: BiGMaC on July 09, 2015, 07:21:39 PM
Hope Ford will give it the over post mode, controlled drift, mechanical torque vectoring, and launch control like the new Focus RS! 15 sec of max boost!
That would be super sweet. My brother has a focus ST and he is kicking the idea around of getting the RS just because.
Well from everything I've been reading, the 2016 Taurus might be last of its kind. There are no indications that the Chinese CD4 based Taurus is coming here and that at the end of next year, the Taurus/MKS/Flex and MKT are no longer for this world.
The Continental will replace the MKS in the Lincoln lineup.
Hopefully we'll see Fusion ST to replace the SHO in the lineup.
Don't get depressed yet, the future is bright. :) :thumb:
Quote from: bamsho on August 05, 2015, 11:57:04 AM
Don't get depressed yet, the future is bright. :) :thumb:
I only live 7 miles from a Ford proving grounds facility...thinking about camping out down the street...lol
Rich
What is this about?
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/5162211295.html
Rich
Quote from: SHOnUup on August 09, 2015, 11:16:03 AM
What is this about?
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/5162211295.html
Rich
Whatever he is smoking must be good lol.
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Sounds like someone that needs to go to jail for fraud and selling a car thats bunk
It's sounds like the dream SHO
Rich
Yeah, those dbags need to be trolled a bit.
Remember kids, star 67 blocks your number on outbound calls.....
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on August 09, 2015, 03:21:03 PM
Yeah, those dbags need to be trolled a bit.
Remember kids, star 67 blocks your number on outbound calls.....
Lol I was thinking about that but he didn't leave a number...I bet if u bought his car there would be some legal problems for him
What's funny is the title says 2016 and the description says 2017, its from the future guys.
Quote from: Scott13SHO on August 05, 2015, 11:30:57 AM
Well from everything I've been reading, the 2016 Taurus might be last of its kind. There are no indications that the Chinese CD4 based Taurus is coming here and that at the end of next year, the Taurus/MKS/Flex and MKT are no longer for this world.
The Continental will replace the MKS in the Lincoln lineup.
Hopefully we'll see Fusion ST to replace the SHO in the lineup.
after reading this https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/ford-unsure-u-launch-taurus-report-113000181.html (https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/ford-unsure-u-launch-taurus-report-113000181.html)
I would agree with you.. doesn't seem like Ford is pushing for the new Taurus to come here at all. 2016 Models are already shipping and nothing on a new Taurus.... sad times indeed.
Quote from: AndyMan04 on August 18, 2015, 11:03:20 AM
Quote from: Scott13SHO on August 05, 2015, 11:30:57 AM
Well from everything I've been reading, the 2016 Taurus might be last of its kind. There are no indications that the Chinese CD4 based Taurus is coming here and that at the end of next year, the Taurus/MKS/Flex and MKT are no longer for this world.
The Continental will replace the MKS in the Lincoln lineup.
Hopefully we'll see Fusion ST to replace the SHO in the lineup.
after reading this https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/ford-unsure-u-launch-taurus-report-113000181.html (https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/ford-unsure-u-launch-taurus-report-113000181.html)
I would agree with you.. doesn't seem like Ford is pushing for the new Taurus to come here at all. 2016 Models are already shipping and nothing on a new Taurus.... sad times indeed.
All the more reason to take good care of your SHO.... one of the last full sized Fords... And a limited production performance model at that.
Looks like we are getting confirmation that there will not be a 2016 Taurus in North America. Maybe just a police version? Makes sense I suppose, what all the development that Ford did on the police package to keep it. Oh well I guess we will have to wait and see for sure. I know that the 2013 was shown in mid 2012. We are long past the mid of 2015.......
http://www.nseavoice.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-us-will-hate-it-china-will-love-it-1001566.html (http://www.nseavoice.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-us-will-hate-it-china-will-love-it-1001566.html)
Quote from: ShoBoat on September 09, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
Looks like we are getting confirmation that there will not be a 2016 Taurus in North America. Maybe just a police version? Makes sense I suppose, what all the development that Ford did on the police package to keep it. Oh well I guess we will have to wait and see for sure. I know that the 2013 was shown in mid 2012. We are long past the mid of 2015.......
http://www.nseavoice.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-us-will-hate-it-china-will-love-it-1001566.html (http://www.nseavoice.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-us-will-hate-it-china-will-love-it-1001566.html)
Kind of a sad note, but it will make the SHO even more special. So take really good care of the one you have!
That's the plan unless something earth shattering comes out (Like a Fusion RS with the 3.5 EB) I plan on keeping mine for the foreseeable future.
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2016's were already being produced & were on display at the Chicago Assembly Plant during the 24th Annual National SHO Convention.
No discernible changes from 2015 models. One of the new colors for 2016 was/is "Blue Jeans".
Although I suppose anything is possible, the last information I was provided from a few of my connects at the CAP, was that the new redesign for the U.S. is already here, but re-tooling of the plant caused it's impending release stateside, to be delayed.
Start thinking along the lines of a 2016.5 model, or a 2017 with the significant redesign planned.
Interesting Mike, I wonder what Blue Jeans will look like? Thanks for the info. I'll keep my hopes up for a 2017 monster SHO ;)
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The car in the Blue Jeans color is AWESOME. When the 2016's are finally released, my '12 might be going down the road. Wife and I really like that color.
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Blue Jean color
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The other color they had out
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The Blue Jean color F150 is super nice!!!
I'm liking the Blue Jean colour!
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Ditto on the Blue Jean color. Saw a F150 Limited in this color and it looked awesome.
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Quote from: SHOhobo on November 08, 2015, 08:44:18 PM
Unfortunately I believe the Performance version of the Taurus is going away in favor of a performance version of the Fusion.... comparative sales numbers of the Taurus to the Fusion obviously dictates this and consider what vehicle FOMOCO supports in the NASCAR Spint Cup Series. I've read about this theory on some automotive websites and....to me it is very unfortunate....but makes business sense....they were talking the 2.7 Ecoboost in the Fusion....personally IF the SHO version of the Taurus is going away please dump our good friend the 3.5 Ecoboost in the Fusion.....if they must change it up go all the way or forget about it....
The 3.5 isn't going in the Fusion and looking at stock numbers 2.7 vs 3.5 I'd rather have the CGI 2.7 in the Fusion. I suspect it will make close to the same numbers, its a tad lighter and that CGI block is stout. Couple that with the weight difference between the two and I bet the 2.7 Fusion will match and most likely beat the SHO stock vs stock. Every LB/FT would have 1000 less LBS to move. Give us some more forged goodies along with the SHO's level of tech and comfort and the extra clutch pack for the AWD and I will gladly pay what I paid for the SHO for that Fusion.
365/350 3.5
325/375 2.7
No replacement for displacement is no longer applicable.
Agreed on all points....after thoughts on my original post led me to just delete it...plus I didn't realize there were posts i did not see past the first page until after I posted....as I said just unfortunate that the venerable Taurus SHO may be gone within the next year or so....
Maybe..........
The L.A. Car show is this week. I hate the schedule change but if I get some time, will go down and see whats on the horizon all thing auto.
(http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/dxlnt1/SHO/2016-Ford-Taurus-Redesign_1__zpstencdxny.jpg)
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Quote from: SHOnUup on September 09, 2015, 05:15:54 PM
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The other color they had out
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Is that a Guard colored SHO? That looks badass!
Wilson
Quote from: Wilson on November 23, 2015, 03:12:14 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on September 09, 2015, 05:15:54 PM
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The other color they had out
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Is that a Guard colored SHO? That looks badass!
Wilson
I can't remember the name of this one...
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Here's another shot of it
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Yeah, that's gotta be Guard. Erick from LET has a Mustang that color. It changes from gray to green to black to silver depending on what angle you look at it. Very nice color.
The green is a lot more noticeable in person too.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZFGibaP9c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZFGibaP9c)
thought I would share this video I found regarding the Taurus. Seems like its ready for American production if they have it on the streets already testing. .. this was back in September of this year too.
Is that the "Dark Side" color?
looks like a fusion on steroids. I cannot say that I like it. it just looks too soft for me as compared to the 10-15 Taurus models. Maybe over time it grows on me, we will see.
Now, lets see the SHO version
Quote from: CroR1 on December 17, 2015, 01:34:40 PM
looks like a fusion on steroids. I cannot say that I like it. it just looks too soft for me as compared to the 10-15 Taurus models. Maybe over time it grows on me, we will see.
I actually like the new look, but I hate that it just looks like a big Fusion now. It's bad enough with the current car where people will say "Nice car, is that a Fusion?" No sir, it's not!
Wilson
Quote from: CroR1 on December 17, 2015, 01:34:40 PM
looks like a fusion on steroids. I cannot say that I like it. it just looks too soft for me as compared to the 10-15 Taurus models. Maybe over time it grows on me, we will see.
that's what people said about the new Mustang. It definitely grew on a lot of people.
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Quote from: AndyMan04 on December 17, 2015, 10:25:59 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZFGibaP9c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZFGibaP9c)
thought I would share this video I found regarding the Taurus. Seems like its ready for American production if they have it on the streets already testing. .. this was back in September of this year too.
Great find, thanks!
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Any updates on if the new Taurus will ever make it over to the North American roads?
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The 2017 Taurus Job 1 date is out along with the order date/scheduling dates. Basically you can order a 2017 once the 2016 order dates are coming to a close. I haven't found any details on the 2017. Talking to people that know people that work at CAP, it seems like 2017 is just another run for the current platform/chassis - but again, it's from people that know someone that works at CAP. Honestly, it's about 3 months away from ordering a 2017 and Ford has yet to release any teasers/press info on a 2017 Taurus. It's unlikely it will be the Fusion chassis design, but who knows.
The green SHO in the above pics is Guard Metallic, found on the 2015-up Mustang, and I believe I saw them on the Edge and Explorer as well. Most people (along with me) see the Guard color as a light grey, or a greyish green under the sun. It's not as sharp of a green as Emerald Green on the new F-150. Dark Side looks green under the sun, but most people see it as black normally.
Blue Jeans seems similar to the old Deep Wedgewood Blue color that Ford had in the late 90s/early 00s.
The Taurus is the new crown vic, it will probably remain the same for some time to come. I'm looking forward to seeing what the Fusion Sport will be able to do.
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I'd love a set of the wheels in the artist conception of the 2017 Taurus.
(http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w596/knot2bfound/image_zpsit9oq9zd.jpeg) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/knot2bfound/media/image_zpsit9oq9zd.jpeg.html)
Quote from: shoman04 on June 13, 2015, 10:28:58 AM
Quote from: SwampRat on May 17, 2015, 06:50:05 PM
Nicely modified Chinese version artist rendition , Fords one World Platform (http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/kbeck59/Ford-Taurus-RS-2_zpseshfk9vw.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/kbeck59/media/Ford-Taurus-RS-2_zpseshfk9vw.jpg.html) http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-get-the-rs-treatment-in-unofficial-rendering/ (http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2016-ford-taurus-get-the-rs-treatment-in-unofficial-rendering/)
SIGN ME UP FOR ONE. My local dealer/salesman said that 2016/17 SHO may have a 2.7L V6tt (340-350Hp) and/or DETUNE 3.8L V6tt out of FORD GT-40 (600HP IN IT). Given Lincoln a Cadillac-V fighter, and Ford SHO 2.7L-TT vs 5.7L R//T and FORD SHO-RS 3.8L-tt vs 6.2L-SRT8 Charger. The 3.8L is already going in the F-150. This salesman is the dealership Commercial/Fleet salesman. This is how he knows about the 3.8L in F-150.
I would also love to see this version of the sho
Taurus RS? With manual 6 speed engine cyclone variable turbo that's the sho I want with an eco and drift mode
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I spy Brembo's in that rendition of the blue SHO.
A detuned 3.8 potential, huh?
Things that make you go hhmmmm.
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So is Ford officially going to end production of the Taurus? I haven't heard anything...
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Quote from: jtoddk98 on September 26, 2016, 08:19:23 PM
So is Ford officially going to end production of the Taurus? I haven't heard anything...
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Everything I have read tags the Fusion Sport as it's replacement. Sad :-(
I was told yes, by several employees of FMC.
But that info was end of Spring, beginning of (this) past Summer.
Somebody has claimed recently, that they were allegedly able to order what is supposedly being touted/labeled as a 2017.
So who knows at this current juncture. Time will tell I guess, right?
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2017 Taurus order banks are already open, no changes from what I have read.
The Taurus is very much alive for 2017.
Aw man, they got rid of the multi contour seats! So is the Taurus ever going to get redesigned for the USA market, or will 2017 be the last of the Taurus (I'd be sad)
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