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the taurus had a sick ass v6
the 3.0L made by yamaha.
they also had a 3.8L which foudn it's way into my sable..
i'm pretty sure the 3.0L pushed the 89 taurus into the 15 second range-- and last i checked it made about 200ft-lbs torque and 220 horse with somewhere around a 7k redline
:edit:
for a long time the taurus SHO was considered the fastest FWD car ever made... infact it was said to be ahead of it's time-- this all from my research on the internet on WTF could be wrong with my 3.8L back about 2 years ago
the 3.0L made by yamaha.
they also had a 3.8L which foudn it's way into my sable..
i'm pretty sure the 3.0L pushed the 89 taurus into the 15 second range-- and last i checked it made about 200ft-lbs torque and 220 horse with somewhere around a 7k redline
:edit:
for a long time the taurus SHO was considered the fastest FWD car ever made... infact it was said to be ahead of it's time-- this all from my research on the internet on WTF could be wrong with my 3.8L back about 2 years ago
Last edited by sherwood; Jan 14, 2006 at 02:16 PM.
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Originally Posted by sherwood
the taurus had a sick ass v6
the 3.0L made by yamaha.
they also had a 3.8L which foudn it's way into my sable..
i'm pretty sure the 3.0L pushed the 89 taurus into the 15 second range-- and last i checked it made about 200ft-lbs torque and 220 horse with somewhere around a 7k redline
:edit:
for a long time the taurus SHO was considered the fastest FWD car ever made... infact it was said to be ahead of it's time-- this all from my research on the internet on WTF could be wrong with my 3.8L back about 2 years ago
the 3.0L made by yamaha.
they also had a 3.8L which foudn it's way into my sable..
i'm pretty sure the 3.0L pushed the 89 taurus into the 15 second range-- and last i checked it made about 200ft-lbs torque and 220 horse with somewhere around a 7k redline
:edit:
for a long time the taurus SHO was considered the fastest FWD car ever made... infact it was said to be ahead of it's time-- this all from my research on the internet on WTF could be wrong with my 3.8L back about 2 years ago
The Taurus SHO was about as quick as a Maxima in the straight line, but handled like shit, was still a Taurus, and that Yamaha V6 broke often.
God, I know so much useless garbage it amazes me.
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From: topton,pa
Originally Posted by AF
Dude your figures are so off it's ridiculous. The '89 Taurus had the crappy ass Vulcan 3.0 pushrod V6, it made 155HP and was slow as balls.
The Taurus SHO was about as quick as a Maxima in the straight line, but handled like shit, was still a Taurus, and that Yamaha V6 broke often.
God, I know so much useless garbage it amazes me.
The Taurus SHO was about as quick as a Maxima in the straight line, but handled like shit, was still a Taurus, and that Yamaha V6 broke often.
God, I know so much useless garbage it amazes me.
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From: Fairfield/Bridgeport CT
Originally Posted by shotimes.com
The 89-95 SHO is equipped with a 220HP 24 valve DOHC V-6 manufactured for Ford by Yamaha, a handling suspension similar to that in the police package Taurus, better seats, and unique exterior trim. The regular Taurus and the SHO are as different as night and day, unlike most "family" cars with sporty versions. The SHO, though it no longer has the commanding lead in the sports sedan market that it did in the late eighties/early ninties, is still one of the most remarkable cars for the price available anywhere. Plus, you get to rub shoulders with all the nice folks on SHOtimes. :-)
Originally Posted by shotimes.com
Road Track clocked the following figures for a '90:
Acceleration, 0 to 60 mph. 6.6 seconds (most times range from 6.5-7.0) 1/4 mile elapsed time and trap speed 15.2 seconds @ 92.5 mph Lateral acceleration, 200 ft skidpad .81g Braking distance, 60 to 0 mph 168 ft. Interior Noise 45 dBA idle, 71 dBA@70 mphLast edited by sherwood; Jan 14, 2006 at 03:25 PM.
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Originally Posted by sherwood
the taurus had a sick ass v6
the 3.0L made by yamaha.
they also had a 3.8L which foudn it's way into my sable..
i'm pretty sure the 3.0L pushed the 89 taurus into the 15 second range-- and last i checked it made about 200ft-lbs torque and 220 horse with somewhere around a 7k redline
:edit:
for a long time the taurus SHO was considered the fastest FWD car ever made... infact it was said to be ahead of it's time-- this all from my research on the internet on WTF could be wrong with my 3.8L back about 2 years ago
the 3.0L made by yamaha.
they also had a 3.8L which foudn it's way into my sable..
i'm pretty sure the 3.0L pushed the 89 taurus into the 15 second range-- and last i checked it made about 200ft-lbs torque and 220 horse with somewhere around a 7k redline
:edit:
for a long time the taurus SHO was considered the fastest FWD car ever made... infact it was said to be ahead of it's time-- this all from my research on the internet on WTF could be wrong with my 3.8L back about 2 years ago
I missed Sean
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From: Fairfield/Bridgeport CT
Originally Posted by VPUPPY
My parents owned a 89' Taurus GL with the 3.8L. That engine was powerful but plagued by bad head gaskets and other typical Ford issues.
but still, off the line that thing was a beast, i have yet to have so much fun in any car i've owned, i could pile it up with people inside and it wouldnt phase it at all
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From: los josengeles
Originally Posted by sherwood
.81g's doesnt seem too bad on the handling side of things, neither does pulling in low 15's for a late 80's early 90's FF
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