Fords 270kw AWD TTurbo Taurus

snappy · 13-02-2009, 08:55 PM

About 272kw and 475nm at 3500rpm. Not bad i think
http://jalopnik.com/5151498/2010-for...s-torque-curve

Romulus · 13-02-2009, 09:03 PM

Very nice. A nail in the Falcon coffin if it makes it's way here.

ILLaViTaR · 14-02-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TVS Super Pursuit

Very nice. A nail in the Falcon coffin if it makes it's way here.

God I hope it doesn't.

That thing looks shocking.

ZDHLANE · 14-02-2009, 10:55 PM

I think there are some design components Ford Austalia will look at taking on.
(Hopefully, not too many)

I think the interior looks nice. Just nice, nothing to fancy, but nice.
Car resembles either a camry, Mondeo, Lexus, or the front of a GMC

Despite not looking too bad, if the Falcon continue to look more and more like other cars, i am concerned that it will lose its unique identitiy!

snappy · 13-02-2009, 09:07 PM

I was thinking the same thing but did not want to be the one to mention it.
Still has nothing on the i6t but i hear these ecoboost motors are really economical even in the f-trucks

chevypower · 14-02-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by snappy84

I was thinking the same thing but did not want to be the one to mention it.
Still has nothing on the i6t but i hear these ecoboost motors are really economical even in the f-trucks

Actually it does, for RWD (longitudinal) layout (including 4x4), it's supposed to get 400hp/400lb-ft (300kw/540Nm), still retaining the 3.5 V6 engine, and no turbo lag. But it's the EcoBoost technology that's impressive, it could be applied to any engine, including the 4.0 inline six. Supposed to be 23mpg in the F150, and no sacrifice in towing ability. If you look at the torque curve on the Taurus, you can tell that it has been limited in output, because the torque curve is perfectly flat from under 2000rpm. The powertrain in the Taurus probably can't take any more than what it has without too much stress.

Yellow_Festiva · 13-02-2009, 09:07 PM

If that came here with some subtle changes to suit the Aussie market I think it would be a winner.

The design looks very 'post FG' as well IMO.

tex · 13-02-2009, 09:11 PM

Very ugly, with wheels that do not compliment the car in any way.

So the torque is obvously electronically limited - to have a 'curve' like that...

Romulus · 13-02-2009, 09:28 PM

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So the torque is obvously electronically limited - to have a 'curve' like that...

With a flat line like that you'd have to say so. A minor software tweak should see another 100hp and 100lb without too much effort, and a proper curve as well.

MethodX · 13-02-2009, 09:39 PM

I like the design cues from the 60's Fords.

**DJM83** · 13-02-2009, 09:17 PM

Hate to say but i like it

LeadFoot81 · 13-02-2009, 09:18 PM

If the Aussie Falcon has to go eventually, Ford Oz could chuck an Aussie nose, tail, and interior on that mechanical package and be onto a winner!

barbarian · 13-02-2009, 09:52 PM

i love it...

bring it here please, cant go wrong with a AWD system

another factor to consider.. how much does it weigh?

snappy · 13-02-2009, 10:18 PM

No official word on weight. But all info ive found states will be 1600-1700 kg

barbarian · 13-02-2009, 10:32 PM

it seems very mondeo like..

and i believe the new taurus shares the same undercarriage as mondeo which has a reputable handling and driving characteristics, add in awd system and you have one great car

XRQTR · 13-02-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by barbarian

it seems very mondeo like..

and i believe the new taurus shares the same undercarriage as mondeo which has a reputable handling and driving characteristics, add in awd system and you have one great car

I think you've confused that with a Camry, in this pic anyway.

The bonnet looks out of sync with the whole front end, the tail lights look almost like a Corolla, looks like Prodive have done it again.

snappy · 13-02-2009, 10:34 PM

From that view reminds me of Toyota Camry

BAxtER · 14-02-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by snappy84

From that view reminds me of Toyota Camry

with a bit of aurion in the rear quarter panel....saying that i still like it alot!

XRQTR · 14-02-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BAxtER

with a bit of aurion in the rear quarter panel....saying that i still like it alot!

Nope, still camry :Reverend:

barbarian · 14-02-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by XRQTR

Nope, still camry :Reverend:

I fail to see any Camry elements in the front..

you FAIL.

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XRQTR · 14-02-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by barbarian

I fail to see any Camry elements in the front..

you FAIL.

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I think society has failed you at some point in your life and for that I'm truly sorry, even though I had no involvement.

As for your failing eyesight well that's your own fault you haven't seen an Opto sooner.

Look at the headlights and from their the basic shape including door handles takes you thier, you're obviously concentrating on the grille, don't tell me you're not coz I know you'd be lying.

mik · 15-02-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by snappy84

From that view reminds me of Toyota Camry

i was thinking the same thing

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blueoval · 13-02-2009, 11:29 PM

AWD FTW, I'd buy one if it came here

Antwon · 13-02-2009, 11:39 PM

Its nice but its certainly no FG.

SpoolMan · 14-02-2009, 12:22 AM

AWD, Twin Turbo, with a few tweaks this would only get better and the launch from AWD you got to love that....

The new SHO gets a 365 HP, 350 lb-ft twin turbocharged V6, all-wheel-drive, a slick, rev-matching, gear-holding paddle-shifted automatic transmission and very subtle visual modifications.

Romulus · 14-02-2009, 12:24 AM

^^^^

Your keen aren't you Mark

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SpoolMan · 14-02-2009, 12:30 AM

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^^^^

Your keen aren't you Mark

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Its the AWD thing that has me, getting power down though 4 wheels would be so much better.

FTG Auto Sal next project is AWD Falcon there going to use the Territory as there base set-up..
WRX on steroids..

Romulus · 14-02-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Its the AWD thing that has me, getting power down though 4 wheels would be so much better.

FTG Auto Sal next project is AWD Falcon there going to use the Territory as there base set-up..
WRX on steroids..

Yeah, I'd quite happily trade the Territory on one of these if it ever made it here.

mrbaxr6t · 14-02-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

FTG Auto Sal next project is AWD Falcon there going to use the Territory as there base set-up..
WRX on steroids..

when is this happening? is there a tread on it? very very interested in this, if it works etc etc.. I have been researching borrowing r34 AWD setup from gt-r very expensive option and my research tells me it will be very difficult to get it right. Wheelbase issues Falcon is both longer and wider.

SpoolMan · 14-02-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbaxr6t

when is this happening? is there a tread on it? very very interested in this, if it works etc etc.. I have been researching borrowing r34 AWD setup from gt-r very expensive option and my research tells me it will be very difficult to get it right. Wheelbase issues Falcon is both longer and wider.

They will only make one, and the cost would be worth more than our cars.
Darren does these projects as he loves to do something different and because he can..
There projects get full engineering certification.