1989 Ford Taurus

SHO Sedan

3.0L 182Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

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Great collector car!http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/autos/1002/gallery.cheap_collector_cars/5.htmlWhen Ford introduced the revolutionary 5-speed high performance 1989 Ford Taurus SHO they opened a new chapter in the history of performance automobiles. A Taurus with a clutch? Oh, yeah... Car and Driver agreed, calling the new performance sedan "revolutionary", placing it in the same category as the 240Z and the 1960's Ford Mustang. By utilizing a unique high performance 3.0 V6 engine designed and built by Yamaha, Ford turned an average sedan into a top performer. With 220HP and 200ft-lbs torque, the normally aspirated 1989 Ford Taurus SHO behaved like it was supercharged, with 145 mph at the top end and 0-60 mph in only 6.6 seconds - all in a body that looks like a family sedan. The Taurus SHO quickly became, and still is, the ultimate sleeper. At the time, its only true competitor was the BMW M5 Sedan - but only at twice the price!It has a full complement of creature comforts: heating and ventilation, power windows, a heavily padded race seat and a complete dashboard. Given the Yamaha V6’s reasonable (220hp) power, somewhat accurate gearbox and no Big Brother nannies, this SHO is fun on Road or Track. When Detroit does something right they really, really nail it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ypKf73yBT8 This car is very dependable - it was my daily driver last winter. I now have four cars so I have to get rid of one. I hate to see it go! Clutch and water pump have recently been replaced. Perks:-great gas mileage-new stereo receiver with USB connection-custom SHO shift knob-pulse rims with fairly new tires-sunroof! This vehicles has some minor flaws:-the paint on the hood is faded and could use a new coat-there is a crack in the windshield-the fuel level sender does not function perfectly-the leather on the seats is fairly worn