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Old 13-02-2009, 08:55 PM   #1
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Default Fords 270kw AWD TTurbo Taurus

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

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Old 13-02-2009, 09:03 PM   #2
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Very nice. A nail in the Falcon coffin if it makes it's way here.
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:07 PM   #3
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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
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:07 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:11 PM   #5
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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...
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:17 PM   #6
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Hate to say but i like it
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:18 PM   #7
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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!
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:28 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:39 PM   #9
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I like the design cues from the 60's Fords.
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Old 13-02-2009, 09:52 PM   #10
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i love it...

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

another factor to consider.. how much does it weigh?
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No official word on weight. But all info ive found states will be 1600-1700 kg
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Old 13-02-2009, 10:32 PM   #12
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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

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From that view reminds me of Toyota Camry
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Old 13-02-2009, 11:11 PM   #14
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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.
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AWD FTW, I'd buy one if it came here
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Its nice but its certainly no FG.
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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!
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with a bit of aurion in the rear quarter panel....saying that i still like it alot!

Nope, still camry :Reverend:
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Old 14-02-2009, 12:22 AM   #19
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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.
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Nope, still camry :Reverend:
I fail to see any Camry elements in the front..

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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..
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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..
Yeah, I'd quite happily trade the Territory on one of these if it ever made it here.
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I fail to see any Camry elements in the front..

you FAIL. :

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.
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About 272kw and 475nm at 3500rpm. Not bad i think
http://jalopnik.com/5151498/2010-for...s-torque-curve
AI doubt I will want one , it drives to many wheels , it's heavy and will be much more expensive then the falcon wagon I currently drive , with a flappy paddle auto ? and it's really ugly in a yank sorta ichey , now whats the base model like and do they supply a wagon.
nah I hate them which is why I wont buy certain EU cars with their oddball indicator stalks
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Old 14-02-2009, 01:37 AM   #26
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is this standard model pictures or sports, coz it looks good like that if its standard for sports version xr6 or whateva i think i would look really good with bodykit
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Old 14-02-2009, 02:00 AM   #27
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Imagine a Twin Turbo AWD V6 FG, the mind boggles
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Imagine a Twin Turbo AWD V6 FG, the mind boggles
I reckon you are pretty much looking at it. SVO = FPV, no?

Mind you, I quite like the concept, though I think it needs some tweaks to the TnA. FG didn't have enough to make me consider upgrading, but this could. Rex done right?

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Looks far better than last Tearass that hit the shore here back in the 90's.
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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.
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