Performance Review: Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Taurus Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Ford Taurus has a 2986cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Taurus shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Taurus's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1600 kgs (3527 lbs) this makes the Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Taurus shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2986cc 24V V6 engine produces 220 bhp (164 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 200 lb-ft (271.1 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Taurus you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1998 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo RT (162.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Taurus.

The Ford Taurus has a Power to weight ratio of 137.5 bhp per ton and 125.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 Taurus competing with the 1998 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo RT (162.4 bhp per ton) or the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i (162.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Taurus generating around 125.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1986 Lancia Thema 2.9 V8 8.32 (150.0 lb-ft per ton) or the .

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.9 secs, this made the Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO as fast as the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the or the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs). This Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO is also faster than the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (7.70 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi (7.70 secs) the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo (7.70 secs) the and the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (7.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Taurus and the 1992 Rover 200 220 Coupe Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Ford Taurus on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.52 secs @ 88.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Rover 200 220 Coupe Turbo (15.45 secs), the 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX - Blobeye (15.45 secs), and the 2008 BMW X5 4.8i V8 (15.45 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 Taurus equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

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