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More than 20 years ago, an automotive legend was created by accident. Ford Motor Company had cancelled a planned sports car, but was left with a warehouse full of high-powered engines and no idea what to do with them. So a small team of Ford engineers did what millions of amateur mechanics and tuners have done in their own garages for decades -- an engine swap. 

They pulled the anemic four-cylinder out of Ford's basic midsize car, and dropped in the more powerful mill. They added a stick shift, sport seats and a tachometer that went to 8,000 rpm (no need to be subtle), and the Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output) was born. The car was a sales success, giving thousands an excuse to buy a torquey sports car and a sensible family sedan with just one payment.

For 2010, the Ford Taurus SHO is back -- and it's no accident. Equipped with a 365-horsepower V6 engine and loads of interior convenience features, reviewers report that the all-new Taurus SHO is a steal for less than $40K.

What The Auto Press Says

Though the Ford Taurus SHO has yet to be extensively tested, drivers are thus far pleased with its powerful engine and advanced performance technology -- especially at this price point. It's subdued, mature looks, however, may be a turn-off to young drivers.

Here is what the press has said about the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO:

• "With the new 2010 Ford Taurus looking as dapperas ever, the return of its hot-rodded performance variant can only be good news." -- Jalopnik
• "After much driving and much debate, there was only one conclusion: The Esquire Car of the Year is the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO." -- Esquire
• "The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO will start at $37,995 when it goes on sale this summer. That's a lofty price tag for a Taurus, but not for a 365-hp, all-wheel-drive sedan stuffed with this much tech and luxury." -- Autoblog
• "There's no denying that the 2010 Ford Taurus is large and hefty at precisely the wrong moment. Whether that holds it back or not is a determination that'll have to wait until we test one on home soil in typical conditions. Still, what we've seen so far makes us certain that the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO is by far the best SHO to date, and it seems to be yet another sign that Ford has its act together." -- Edmunds Inside Line
• "Judging by the car's looks, SHO owners won't be showing off much, and that's okay. The letters S-H-O are still about power, but this one is mature enough not to advertise its speedy nature. Our office, sometimes referred to as an island of lost boys, is filled with editors who are psychologically 17 years old. Crippled by an unwillingness to mature, many of us liked the SHO but just couldn't shake the feeling that we were driving dad's car." -- Car and Driver
• "Bottom line: This adults-only SHO is bigger, comfier, and more laid back, yet better performing in every way than those sexier, rowdier 20th-century SHOs. ... And if you need to channel your inner wild-child, just grab your honey, crank up Nirvana on the 12-speaker Sony system, park somewhere remote, and adjourn to the queen-size rear bench." -- Motor Trend

Key Details

The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO is equipped with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that produces 365 horsepower at 5,550 rpm and 350 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 - 5,250 rpm. A six-speed transmission with automatic overdrive and paddle shift activation is standard. Though the EPA has yet to rate the SHO's city/highway fuel economy, Ford asserts that its 17/25 mpg.

In addition to all-wheel drive technology, the all-new Taurus SHO features an electronic power assisted steering system and independent front and rear suspensions, as well as anti-lock brakes, Traction Control and an AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control System.

More information on the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO is coming soon.