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LandofMinos, cast thou evil bum dragger to thy scrapyard
01/27/09

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Pretty and muscular at the same time. But still a front-wheel-drive piece of shit!

Attention Ford! Look down under to see how it's really done...

Please note the direction of the engine...

...denotes proper muscle.

Stop trying to fool the American public and start sourcing from the only true muscle car country left on this planet.
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DoctorNine
01/27/09

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If this has the turboV6, AWD and a six speed manual, I will look at buying one. Remove any of those three, and I will be less likely to do so.
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MustangMike
01/27/09

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What are we thinking its competitors will be? A4/6? 335xi? Obviously they're not going after WRX/Evo...
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
01/27/09

@MustangMike: Competition will be...wait for it...SUVs. If the whole push of the next wave of vehicles is to get people out of SUVs, it will have to be done gradually (CUVs and large cars) while retaining many of the same pseudo-safety features people have come to expect from their tanks.
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Maymar
01/27/09

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In other news, Jay Leno is rumoured to have ordered a Ford Fiesta and an Ecoboost motor. He swears they're unrelated.
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
01/27/09

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Still a little too Magnum-meet-TL for me. Still withholding judgment.
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brandegee
01/27/09

@Ash78: Still looks like a Legacy sedan in a fatsuit to me. If the driving dynamics bely the looks I'll change my mind.
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Graverobber
01/27/09

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So what are the chances that the Eco-boost-powered Mustang will also be badged SHO? I wonder how that current gen body would look with a bi-plane rear spoiler?
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pauljones
01/27/09

@graverobber: Philip Landrigan Edition:

I would like to think that it might look like the old AMX Javelins, with the roof spoiler and the rear spoiler:

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Graverobber
01/27/09

@pauljones: That's not bad. Better than this:

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pauljones
01/27/09

@graverobber: Philip Landrigan Edition:

I don't like them when they are just the bolt on kind that you saw on the last-gen STi, for example. But when they are actually integrated into the design, they actually look pretty cool.

I want to see the 2010 Mustang as a fastback hatchback (think '69 Mach 1) with the AMX Javelin's double integrated spoiler going on. I think that would look awesome.

But then, I may just be a little weird.
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smalleyxb122
01/27/09

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It would be unrealistic to wish that it puts power to the rear wheels only, but make it available with a manual transmission (as standard, or at least a no cost option), and they might have a winner. The first gen SHO was a winner, even though it was FWD, so I'd tolerate FWD, or front biased AWD in this one, too.
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Jesda
01/27/09

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NEEDS MORE YELLOW
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Jo Schmo
01/27/09

@Jesda: ha ha YELLOSHO
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MushyHeirloom
01/27/09

@Jesda: ITS(not)YELLO
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Deartháir II
01/27/09

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That... uh... that's Teh Hawt. Seriously, that looks really, really good. Now. Ford. Don't fuck it up, this is your performance car. PROPER all-wheel-drive with a rear-drive bias would be great, but a good Haldex 50/50 system would work too, and you can leave the engine transversely-mounted. You can do this, we know you can. Volvo's worked with Haldex plenty. You know Volvo, you remember them, right? Right? Good, good. Now let's just head over and talk to Mr. Haldex, shall we? Come on, let's go...
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Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
01/27/09

@Deartháir: Thank god I'm not the only one that thinks it's hot.
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Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
01/27/09

@Plecostomus - A monument to failure: Actually, I want to do indecent things to it, and then hoon it for days.

It's as hawt as that new Honda DN-01 motorcycle <3 <3 <3
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driggity
01/27/09

@Deartháir: I think that I read somewhere that the EcoBoost 6s will use the Haldex system because Ford's in house AWD system can't handle the power of the EcoBoost.
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Deartháir II
01/27/09

@driggity:

+ Watch video

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Jeb_Hoge
01/27/09

@Deartháir: You DID know that Ford used a Haldex AWD system in the Five Hundred and Freestyle, didn't you? I'm guessing the Flex uses the same system, too. And since the 2010 Taurus is built on the same platform, it'll probably have the Haldex setup as well.
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engineerd
01/27/09

@Deartháir: I'm in full agreement. Don't screw this up! It looks good! Real people think so!

Now, go do it!
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Deartháir II
01/27/09

@Jeb_Hoge: There's been a fair bit of talk that Ford felt it unnecessary to use the (much more expensive) Haldex system on the Taurus/MKS/Flex when they could use a system like the one on the Fusion/MKZ.

Hopefully, Mulally found whoever it was that thought that was a good idea, and kicked them squarely in the twig-n-berries.
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MushyHeirloom
01/27/09

@Deartháir: "Twig-n-berries" is my new favorite phallic euphemism.
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Stoatmaster
01/27/09

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Why is it wearing Kendo Nagasaki's mask?
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seoultrain
01/27/09

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Needs more wagon.
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Deartháir II
01/27/09

@seoultrain: Seconded. SHOWagon, please!
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pauljones
01/27/09

@Deartháir: Our very own Stig, Pete Gaines, has got us covered.
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Jo Schmo
01/27/09

@seoultrain: yes FoMoCoSHOwagon
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Jo Schmo
01/27/09

@seoultrain: Hotwheels will then have something to base the Deora III on
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dwegmull comments for the purpose of obscurity
01/27/09

@seoultrain: Yes please.
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Maymar
01/27/09

@seoultrain: If it really is using the Ecoboost, Ford's already got your vehicle, the Flex (FlexSHO?).
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targataco
01/27/09

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Wow, if it's RWD and available in stick, it's actually tempting. Not crazy about the ass end of it though...
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Tossed Accord taco salad over Malibu face
01/27/09

@targataco:

Hate to break it to ya..
Ford already admitted RWD is in the toilet.. and FWD is the way to go, not just for efficiency but for design and power.
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Deartháir II
01/27/09

@Accordforall: Please see above. Ford is going the Audi route with AWD being the drivetrain of choice. Pretty much nobody thinks FWD is "the way to go"... it's just cheaper.
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
01/27/09

@Deartháir: Speaking solely from my newfound perspective--the owner of two nearly-identical cars, one with AWD, one with FWD:

AWD is louder, thirstier, slower, heavier, and more complex.

Yes, I like it more. But there are definitely tradeoffs for most drivers. I suspect that's why it's not more widespread--even moreso than the cost issue.
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Deartháir II
01/27/09

@Ash78: True, over-simplification; that's one of the ways I meant "cheaper". It's simpler, less complex, fewer things to break, more efficient. So, basically, cheaper, because all those things cost money, right?

There's also the fact that the entire drivetrain can be pre-assembled and installed into the car as a whole.

Basically, I'm talking from an overall performance-potential standpoint. Let's face it, as the driver of a FWD performance car, I'm always going to be at a disadvantage. As performance increases, so will the advantages of FWD decrease.

There's also the image aspect. Ford will never get any enthusiastic positive press from a FWD car. They can't make things just cheap anymore, they need to make cars that get a bit of buzz and make people want a Ford again. A half-assed mumbled load of praise like the Malibu got ain't gonna cut it.

Basically, from a "good car" standpoint, FWD does not = "good", FWD = "good enough".
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DoctorNine
01/27/09

@Ash78: Not slower in the corners, and that's where I want to go fast.
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
01/27/09

@Deartháir: Nice points, as always.

Part of me really wishes Chrysler were in better shape. They brought out all those newly-minted RWD designs, with lots of potential, and then the company went to hell. Starting with the Magnum, my favorite non-jeep ChryCo product of the last 20 years.
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mricyfire
01/27/09

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Looks like an Acura...I hate American cars.
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Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
01/27/09

@mricyfire: Everyone on TCCoA said the same thing, but I REALLY don't see it.
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The Black Bottle
01/27/09

@Plecostomus - A monument to failure: Looks like a big fat Mondeo - is this thing the same size as a Volvo S80? It's not radically different to anything else on the roads at the moment.
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Tossed Accord taco salad over Malibu face
01/27/09

@mricyfire:

Umm...
As a self proclaimed FIEND of all things Honda / Acura.

This looks nothing like a TL of any gen ESPECIALLY the Vigor and Legend eras. It also doesnt have anything to relate to in any gen of the TL. The car is far to angular. Heck the TL looks like its parents were sheet metal and razor blades. Not like the parents of the Taurus were the 500 and about a healthy bag of doritoes.

And it surely doesnt have anything in relation to the TSX.

Both cars from Honda / Acura are almost slabsided with their main distinguishing feature.. being their front angular clip.

With this...
There is still faar too much BLOAT, i.e 500. Not to mention, its not even competing in the same class.

If anything.. the front clip could / is a precursor to the European vehicles coming to the US. Namely S-Max, C-Max, Euro Focus, Fiesta.. all with the gaping MONDEO MAW.
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Deartháir II
01/27/09

@Accordforall: Actually I can see the first-gen Acura in it quite easily. Look at those headlights! Very Acura.

Not anymore of course, because... well... they're really ugly now. But back when they were attractive.

And you realize that it's not really "bloat", when they move a car up one class, right? They made a conscious decision to move the Taurus brand up to the full-size line, not the mid-size Fusion anymore. So, in that regard, since the Fusion is the least bloated of the mid-size Camcordimabu rivals, I think the "bloat" accusation is a bit misplaced.
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The Black Bottle
01/27/09

@Deartháir: The front end looks like a Pokemon.
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Maymar
01/27/09

@The Black Bottle: Yes, it's a very, very large car.
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MushyHeirloom
01/27/09

@The Black Bottle: <3!
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Ford Tempo Fanatic
01/27/09

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Very nice. Glad to see the SHO back. Now lets get the HSO back! As in, the Ford Tempo with the might 2.3L HSO I4. I jest. In all seriousness though, I am liking the direction Ford is going in. Some of their latest products are truly outstanding, and this Taurus is just one of 'em. Even the new Mustang, despite it not being entirely new, is the best muscle car available. If I had to nit-pick, I think Ford should drop the stupid S, SE, SEL, trim level scheme for their sedans, crossovers and wagons. Limited is ok. Nonetheless, I think it would be wise for Ford to return to their previous trim level scheme of: L, GL, GLS, LX. SEL is too close to "SELL" if you get my meaning. Or even go to Mercury's old trim level naming scheme of: GS, LS, LTS.
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Tiberiuswise is all ate up with sarcasm
01/27/09

@Ford Tempo Fanatic: If this car succeeds in a big way, imagine all the EcoBoost motors that will find their way to junkyards, awaiting transplants into Tempos.
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nataku8_e30
01/27/09

@Ford Tempo Fanatic: Hrmm, guess you'd never want a 300 SEL 6.3 then? Mercedes used the SE / SEL designation for quite some time.
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Lost in the age of Aerostar
01/27/09

@Ford Tempo Fanatic:
Didn't the HSO version of the 2.3L 4-cyl only get 2 more hp then the non-HSO version??

I agree with the return to the old model naming strategy.

The Ford trucks still maintain some degree of XL and XLT!
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Ford Tempo Fanatic
01/27/09

@nataku83: In the 1970s, the whole "just like a Mercedes" deal didn't work out too well at Ford. I don't think it will work out too well now in the 2000s either.
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Ford Tempo Fanatic
01/27/09

@tiberiuswise: Indeed. As it stands, a 3.0L SHO sits nicely in a two door Tempo. Makes for quite the fun ride with a five speed stick and a weight of under 2,500lbs.
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Ford Tempo Fanatic
01/29/09

@Lost in the age of Aerostar: 3HP, 10lb-ft of torque. Only available on two models from 1989 to 1991, the GLS and AWD. The Topaz received it in it's XR5 Coupe, LTS (Luxury Touring Sedan), GS-AWD, and LS-AWD. It was essentially designed for the heavier AWD and the sportier GLS/XR5/LTS, with a revised intake and tweaks to the EEC-IV computer, among other minor upgrades.
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
01/27/09

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Michigan tags in Florida, huh? Must have been doing some high-speed runs in the right lane with their blinker on.
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