Thursday, April 21, 2011

Show New York 2011: Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO

Ford to Show New York will lead the 2011 restyling of the Taurus, which in addition to some new light on the aesthetic connotation, will make his debut in this version that will arrive in dealerships in 2012, a technical update. Despite this new Taurus born specifically to meet the demands of the American market, one can see that style tends to be European, a clear sign that things are changing, even for Americans accustomed to large volumes.

In a time of economic crisis, expensive gasoline and increasing environmental conditions unfavorable to man, even friends from overseas are looking for something more subdued in all, it is a testament to the recent success in the new world of the Fiat 500. Under the hood of this new Taurus beats a 2.0-liter EcoBoost Peat capable of developing 240 hp of maximum power, whose consumption is expected to stood at 7.6 l/100 km, while the SHO version will be equipped with the drive Turbo EcoBoost V6 3.5 liters, capable of delivering 370 hp.

On both sides there is a six-speed automatic transmission, while the innovative design elements are the front grille, the bonnet of the new design, the bumper with integrated lights and new LED taillights. Also new is the helm station, now redesigned and new materials, but with digital instrumentation and multimedia MYFORD Touch, while the SHO version will have a front grille without rails, rear spoiler and 19-inch wheels.

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