Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Ford Taurus: flagship Stars and Stripes

Ford has announced the debut of the new Taurus 2013, the flagship of the Blue Oval House intended for North American market that changes in appearance and power units: the latter are now more powerful and also most frugal in fuel consumption and in emissions. Compared to the new model launched in 2010, the four-door American refines some aesthetic details such as the new engine cover, now more muscled, as well as the sides adopting new larger alloy wheels, while the headlights and rear gain technology LED.

The biggest cosmetic changes are noted, however, that the interiors are enhanced by materials of higher quality and soft to the touch, the center console angled slightly incorporates the new Ford SYNC multimedia system, with touch screen MYFORD Touch of starvation from which you can control commands the navigation system, voice control for many functions of the vehicle, in addition to being fully integrated with hi-fi system by Sony (includes CD Mp3 player, iPod connection and Bluetooth).

The instruments placed behind the unprecedented three-spoke steering wheel with steering wheel controls, has a multifunction display that incorporates the information MYFORD Touch, allowing the driver to not take his eyes off the road, thus avoiding dangerous distractions. But the list of electronic devices sull'ammiraglia yenkee is much longer.

The 2013 version of the Taurus it includes the new seats with multicontour Active Motion function that help relieve the fatigue of the driver and the passenger through a light and relaxing massage. We would also like the keyless system that allows the opening of the doors and start the engine without removing the key from his pocket projectors that detect the passage of other vehicles and flashing lights to pass by those dipped in a fully automatic, but also glasses that darken depending on solar radiation or camera for easy parking and much more.

The range of engines of the Ford Taurus is divided into two units each including gasoline EcoBoost 2.0-liter turbocharged 237 hp and 338 Nm of torque and a powerful 3.5-liter V6 capable of delivering 290 hp. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that is optimized to run the engine at low speeds when the engine power is not required by the driver, in order to lower fuel consumption and associated emissions.

The 'green soul "of Taurus is underlined by some electronic and mechanical devices designed to further lower power consumption, such as electric power steering system EPAS, the intelligent car battery, air conditioning with ECO function and reduced friction lubricants. Ford Taurus SHO As usual, the arrival of a new generation of Taurus is always accompanied by the sporty version called the Taurus SHO, which brings with it some cosmetic changes in key sports that do not compromise the simplicity of the car, as well as mounting a powerful V6 engine 365-hp.

As mentioned, the Taurus SHO differs aesthetically from "standard" for many changes that make them more aggressive and sporty: the large central drop mask the chrome trim for a novel honeycomb grille, black color, a side view instead earn 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires covered P255/45VR-19 as an option you can choose 20-inch sport even more.

Changes affecting the tail of the car is limited to the adoption of a small aerodynamic spoiler positioned on the rear trunk and the two new chrome exhaust positioned laterally. The interior of this sports version retains the modern design and technology of the Taurus, along with some details from the air of racing as aluminum pedals, perforated and new sports seats upholstered in leather high-containment, bearing the logo imprinted on SHO central part.

The strength of the Taurus SHO is obviously the services offered by the powerful and sporty 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine that offers 365 hp and 475 Nm of torque through an automatic gearbox with SelectShift 6F55 six-speed manual and functionality. The increased performance offered by car, compared to "normal" version of the sedan of the House of Detroit have required an adjustment of the braking and suspension system.

For the department used a new brake system with ventilated discs larger bitten by six-piston calipers, all supported by a reprogrammed ESP stability control, which allows him the opportunity to disarm. The suspensions adopt new shorter springs and rigid allowing entry of the corners faster and eliminate any annoying pitch and roll.

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