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Old 27-07-2010, 09:24 AM   #1
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Default America's version of FPV?
I was wondering the other day if Aus has the F6 Typhoon ect and a performance brand of fords, do the Americans have similar?
I just had a gander and found the new 2010 Taurus SHO, which looks to be better then any 2010 model falcon :|
http://www.fordvehicles.com/2010taurus/

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Old 27-07-2010, 09:28 AM   #2
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SVT used to be it but from memory they gave them a fair cutting back a few years ago. I could be wrong though.
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Old 27-07-2010, 09:28 AM   #3
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it is FWD and that is ghey.....
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Old 27-07-2010, 09:38 AM   #4
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I just wish FPV were more like SVT, they turn out some real beasts

Here's an example => http://www.fordvehicles.com/f150raptor/
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Old 27-07-2010, 10:06 AM   #5
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Check out the speedo...top speed 120 km/h....what a rocket!!!!
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Old 27-07-2010, 10:15 AM   #6
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Its 140 from what I saw an that's miles per hour. Not that a speedo is relevant.
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Old 27-07-2010, 10:23 AM   #7
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The Taurus SHO is AWD, a bit on the heavy side, but a goer.
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Old 27-07-2010, 02:00 PM   #8
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it is FWD and that is ghey.....
ahh think you will find its a 1900kg porker AWD.
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Old 27-07-2010, 02:08 PM   #9
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Its 140 from what I saw an that's miles per hour. Not that a speedo is relevant.
My XC speedo goes up to 220kmh
Yeeaaah i like to think the ol' 6 banger is saying "i think i can i think i can i think i can!!"
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Old 27-07-2010, 02:28 PM   #10
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My XC speedo goes up to 220kmh
Yeeaaah i like to think the ol' 6 banger is saying "i think i can i think i can i think i can!!"
Seems an awful waste not using all the speedo maybe you should turbocharge it

back on topic: I love the American Fords. They know how to advertise as well.
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Old 27-07-2010, 03:02 PM   #11
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Wonder if there is room under the "One Ford" roof for a skunk works?
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Old 27-07-2010, 03:12 PM   #12
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Seems an awful waste not using all the speedo maybe you should turbocharge it

back on topic: I love the American Fords. They know how to advertise as well.
Im a P plater i cant do **** all to it

Im not a fan of American fords tho, although the Taurus looks yeeaars ahead of its time, well, ahead of falcon anyways.
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Old 27-07-2010, 03:14 PM   #13
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The Taurus SHO is not an SVT product. It's part of the standard Ford range. The only SVT product right now is the F-150 Raptor.
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Old 27-07-2010, 03:17 PM   #14
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I was under the impression SVT still was the FPV equivalent. But Shelby are the go to's for Mustangs...
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The Taurus SHO is not an SVT product. It's part of the standard Ford range. The only SVT product right now is the F-150 Raptor.
yep., Don't they have factory backing for the Roush mustangs etc and not a ''cover all in house division anymore?
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I'm pretty sure SVT bolt the Shelby Mustangs together these days,
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it is FWD and that is ghey.....

Its a non gay 272 kW 475 Nm Twin turbo AWD V6, that does a 14.2 1/4.


But...

US tuner workshop Mobsteel bring the SHO to 458HP and manage 12.4 1/4

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The latest top gear mag is trying to say the Taurus is our new Falcon under the 1 car global policy??
4cyl twin turbo?
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yep., Don't they have factory backing for the Roush mustangs etc and not a ''cover all in house division anymore?
I'm not really sure how Ford deals with the Roush and Saleen Mustangs. Heck even the Shelby GT500 is standard Ford product.
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But...

US tuner workshop Mobsteel bring the SHO to 458HP and manage 12.4 1/4
Cool...so it will almost be able to keep up with a stock FG F6 then Until the F6 gets a tune...

The SHO does look nice, and on the track with AWD it would be very competitive. They are quite expensive though aren't they?
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it is FWD and that is ghey.....
Great contribution

IMO i like the Taurus it was in a recent car mag (cant remember which) but they look stunning. The SHO might be heavy but still not a bad performer
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The SHO Taurus i awsome, sure the AWD makes it heavier, but they've pumped some grunt into it,I remember in the passed SVT had Mustangs and a Focus, both went pretty well from my recollection.
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SVT also did the Contour (Mondeo I think)?

Lets not forget the F-150 Lightning
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I like it
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I like it

Me too, but i really wish they did the back of the Taurus better. Front looks stunning.
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Ford USA equiv of FPV = FPV

http://www.fordperformancegroup.com/...ance/vehicles/
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