Woah! Ford Taurus SHO!!??

TheWeatherman · 08-02-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

I would have to concur... now, if only they could offer a twin-turbo Mustang with Ford's new PowerShift DSG. Ford is definitely heading in the right direction, but in all honesty I won't be buying a Taurus any time soon.

You're right about the Taurus thing, but I just imagine someone looking for high-performance, with family who wants a sedan, for under $40,000. That's a damn good deal with good quality. Thanks for your response, Alex. I'm not the only car geek seeing an American company doing something right for a change. Imagine telling a "pure" Mustang owner you are putting a TT V-6 in their car. Ufff. Though Alex, you're right... It's the better engine option versus the 4.6 V-8. You'd think it would clearly be faster, right? Oh, with better gas mileage!

Alexus · 08-02-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

You're right about the Taurus thing, but I just imagine someone looking for high-performance, with family who wants a sedan, for under $40,000. That's a damn good deal with good quality. Thanks for your response, Alex. I'm not the only car geek seeing an American company doing something right for a change. Imagine telling a "pure" Mustang owner you are putting a TT V-6 in their car. Ufff. Though Alex, you're right... It's the better engine option versus the 4.6 V-8. You'd think it would clearly be faster, right? Oh, with better gas mileage!

In all honesty even Hyundai can get more horsies out of a 4.6 V8, in the same price range as a Mustang GT, all that in a luxury sedan full of goodies. Imho it's all about stroke length... American V8s are notorious for very long stokes, which translates into an inefficient engine in terms of displacement and fuel economy. Whether the Mustang folks like it or not a twin-turbo GT 'stang is hardly a longshot; it's a damn reality.

m4a1mustang · 08-02-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

In all honesty even Hyundai can get more horsies out of a 4.6 V8, in the same price range as a Mustang GT, all that in a luxury sedan full of goodies. Imho it's all about stroke length... American V8s are notorious for very long stokes, which translates into an inefficient engine in terms of displacement and fuel economy. Whether the Mustang folks like it or not a twin-turbo GT 'stang is hardly a longshot; it's a damn reality.

The thing everyone forgets about American V8s is that it's not about what the thing makes off the factory floor... it's about what it can make after the owner gets to playing with it.

A 300 hp 4.6L V8 in a GT can take a blower and handle 600 daily-driven horsepower with ease.

Alexus · 08-02-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The thing everyone forgets about American V8s is that it's not about what the thing makes off the factory floor... it's about what it can make after the owner gets to playing with it.

A 300 hp 4.6L V8 in a GT can take a blower and handle 600 daily-driven horsepower with ease.

Most people like to keep their warranties intact.

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Originally Posted by dad

And, it's front wheel drive.

It's AWD.

m4a1mustang · 08-02-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

Most people like to keep their warranties intact.

Most people who buy V8 Mustangs void the engine warranty in the first few months of ownership.

Alexus · 08-02-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Most people who buy V8 Mustangs void the engine warranty in the first few months of ownership.

m4a1mustang · 08-02-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

What's the issue tissue?

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