2016 News - Anyone have any?

[vernonator]

I know that Ford is rumored to be doing a re-design of the Taurus for 2016 (a stretched Fusion is likely). There have been a couple reported spyshots released but nothing else. Does ANYONE have any reliable info on this? I am jonsing a new Mustang but am REALLY loving my full sized SHO and would like to see what is coming up.....

 

[SHOnUup]

At the Auto Show today in Ford's area they had all of their ecoboost motors in a line on display....no 3.5 SHO motor. Went from the 2.7 to the truck 3.5.

Rich

 

[wasinger3000]

We won't get another 3.5... 

 

[BMC10SEC50]

Taking a wild guess but I'm thinking the 2016 SHO(IF THEY MAKE ONE) will have the 3.7 with the TT's.

 

[vernonator]

Taking a wild guess but I'm thinking the 2016 SHO(IF THEY MAKE ONE) will have the 3.7 with the TT's.

You mean 2.7 right? Not sure there is a transverse version of that out - though they could make one. With the other two (marginally) US manufacturers putting out big powerful sedans I can't believe Ford would abandon the market.

 

[PokerMunkee]

Dodge removed the Charger R/T AWD.  Hopefully the SHO still represents the domestics for performance AWD sedans.  Can't just leave it to Acura, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, and Audi.

 

[BMC10SEC50]

Not the 2.7. I'm talking about the 3.7 thats currently in the police interceptor.

Taking a wild guess but I'm thinking the 2016 SHO(IF THEY MAKE ONE) will have the 3.7 with the TT's.

You mean 2.7 right? Not sure there is a transverse version of that out - though they could make one. With the other two (marginally) US manufacturers putting out big powerful sedans I can't believe Ford would abandon the market.

 

[pauly_gxp]

I don't get what you saying, but there is no 3.7TT motor.  Just a NA 3.7.  Unless you think the 3.7 will get TT, but I doubt that very seriously since they have even stayed 3.5 for the GT.

 

[Spartn27]

Living in Dearborn I actually spotted a next gen Taurus/MKS sporting a stretched Fusion frame. It was literally a longer Fusion, same rear end.

 

[markssho]

Catch a picture and you'll be a popular man....

 

[markssho]

Here it is!  (....maybe)
At least there is mention of a SHO.
Article also mentions an April reveal in China (!?).
http://www.caradvice.com.au/336140/2017-ford-taurus-and-taurus-sho-spied-testing-in-melbourne/

 

[cror1]

I'm eager to see the front, based on the shape so far, I'm not a fan. The rear might look nice. Also the new 9 speed and the gear selector inside look nice. Thank you for the link.

 

[SHOnUup]

Great find.

You notice the squared off exaust, parallelogram for you math guys.

Is that a ram air style hood scoop?

Rich

 

[bpd1151]

I noticed BOTH a hood scoop AND hood vents.

Things that make you go hhhmmmmm.......

As far as the exhaust, & hell, the car overall.....
Take a gander at the 2015 Lincoln MKZ and I betcha some of the styling/design cues are deriving from that.

Interesting stuff for sure. k: