| Ford Taurus SHO | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Model years | 1989–1999 2010–2019 |
| Designer | Jack Telnack |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size (1988–1999) Full-size (2010–2019) |
| Layout | Front-engine, FWD (1989–1999) Front-engine, AWD (2010–2019) |
| Related | Ford Taurus |
The Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output)[1] is the high-performance variant of the Ford Taurus. Originally intended as a limited-production model, the SHO would be produced for the first three generations of the model line, from the 1989 to the 1999 model years.[2][3] After an 11-year hiatus, the model was revived for 2010,[4] continuing through the 2019 discontinuation of the Taurus model line.
In contrast with standard versions of the Taurus, the Taurus SHO was not designed with a Mercury Sable counterpart; however, the 2010–2019 SHO served as the basis for the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (replacing the long-running Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor). The final version is the only Taurus ever offered with the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine.
The first three generations of the SHO were assembled at Atlanta Assembly (Hapeville, Georgia); the fourth generation was assembled at Chicago Assembly (Chicago, Illinois).
- ^ "Birth of the Ford Taurus SHO". Official SHO Shop.
- ^ "Taurus/Sable Encyclopedia (SHO numbers)". Taurus Car Club of America. Archived from the original on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
- ^ "Ford Taurus SHO | Birth of the Ford Taurus SHO". Shoshop.com. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ Paukert, Chris (11 Feb 2009). "Chicago 2009: SHO Starter - Ford Taurus SHO kicks off Chicago". AutoBlog.