Ford Taurus SHO
| Ford Taurus SHO | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Model years | 1989–1999 2010–2019 |
| Designer | Jack Telnack |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size (1988–1999) Full-size (2010–2019) |
| Layout | Front-engine, FWD (1989–1999) Front-engine, AWD (2010–2019) |
| Related | Ford Taurus |
The Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output) is the high-performance variant of the Ford Taurus. Originally intended as a limited-production model, the SHO would be produced for the first three generations of the model line, from the 1989 to the 1999 model years. After an 11-year hiatus, the model was revived for 2010, continuing through the 2019 discontinuation of the Taurus model line.
In contrast with standard versions of the Taurus, the Taurus SHO was not designed with a Mercury Sable counterpart; however, the 2010–2019 SHO served as the basis for the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (replacing the long-running Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor). The final version is the only Taurus ever offered with the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine.
The first three generations of the SHO were assembled at Atlanta Assembly (Hapeville, Georgia); the fourth generation was assembled at Chicago Assembly (Chicago, Illinois).