SHO vs Mustang

[Turdle]

Surprise

 

[Turdle]

golly, no comment ?

 

[Gus Gorilla]

I'll drop a comment Turdle. That SHO is one helluva car. I'm pretty sure that Mustang is not a GT, or it has a terrible driver. Either way, the SHO is still fast. I got to drive one. The torque curve is not a curve at all. It's more of a right angle that flattens out around 350 lb/ft. Which is exactly when your ass starts grabbing the seat.

 

[Joe Dirt]

They're incredible... Got to drive one at the Ford proving grounds (connections, yes... ) prior to the release at the auto show. That was an incredible honor and lifetime memory to be part of that.

The new EcoSHO will be crazy fun with a pure manual trans in it.

 

[Gus Gorilla]

Agreed,
The Moose horn paddle shifter lacks the WOW that the SHO could produce with a real manual trans. I'm convinced that with a manual trans and a clutch drop it could break all 4 loose at the same time. I got some chirp out of the auto trans.

 

[JDraper]

Nice time for the SHO!! Wonder if it's stock or already modded.

I'd bet that the Mustang was a V-6 based on the time and what it sounded like off the line.

 

[Turdle]

Nice time for the SHO!! Wonder if it's stock or already modded.

I'd bet that the Mustang was a V-6 based on the time and what it sounded like off the line.

a stock GT runs about 14.7, so the SHO still wins!!

Yes, the SHO is stock

 

[Joe Dirt]

That SHO was stock with some programming upgrades.

 

[John_Rock]

Nice, but it's no GT500. :

[edit] Just did some reading. It is really nice. And just a little bit slower than a GT500. But you can't take it to Terlingua. LOL

How does it do against a cheaper Chevy Cavalier, oops, I mean Cobalt SS?

 

[BREN5.0]

That SHO is a mean car

 

[dkchrist]

Ahh...the power of forced induction! I want one of those for my DD.

 

[Threnners]

Well, it might win in speed, but it sure lost in looks.

 

[Turdle]

Well, it might win in speed, but it sure lost in looks.

I beg to offer my opposing opinion. That is the best looking Taurus they have given us, and, it has a lot of European styling influence. I'd proudly drive one.

I am awaiting this technology in a V8

twin turbos and direct injection--ohh baby, would that be hot or what?

 

[Joe Dirt]

I thought that about the looks the first time I saw it, since it was such a significant departure. Now I've done a complete 180, and I think it's a really, really nice looking car. In person, they also look a lot better, IMHO.

Vs. the Cobalt SS- there is a lot more room in the backseat of the SHO for you and your girlfriend. And it isn't a Cavabalt either- I can't roll in any car that is a direct descendant of this: