2014 Ford Taurus SHO: Ford claims 5.5 seconds

This record's own dek states that Ford advertises 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds for 2014, and that the Performance Package now includes its own shocks and springs. This record's own overview states that Ford's 2014 Taurus brochure lists the SHO's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 at 365 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm, both achieved on 93-octane fuel, EPA-rated at 17 mpg city, 25 highway, and 20 combined with all-wheel drive, and that the brochure quotes Ford testing of 5.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph and 14.4 seconds for the quarter-mile.

This record's own overview states that Equipment Group 400A lists a 2.77:1 final drive, 13.85-inch vented front rotors, all-wheel drive, and a sport-tuned suspension as SHO standard equipment, and that the SHO Performance Package adds an enhanced sport-tuned suspension with unique shocks and springs, performance friction brake pads, sport-calibrated steering, a Sport Mode for AdvanceTrac, a 3.16:1 final drive, an Alcantara-trimmed wheel, and 20-inch wheels on summer tires, a package that cannot be combined with the new Driver Assist Package.

This record's own production section states that no production figures for this generation were found in a published source, with its own production row carrying a null value and a status of not-published. Its own production notes state that the SHO exterior colors documented in this record are those the 2014 Taurus brochure marks as available with the SHO interior trims, and caution that the brochure is marketing material showing what was offered, not what was built. This record's own prices section documents an MSRP of $39,980 against a $36,882 dealer invoice, a spread of $3,098.¹

This record's own options section documents Equipment Group 401A, adding auto high beams with rain-sensing wipers, BLIS with cross-traffic alert, a heated steering wheel, heated rear outboard seats, a rear-window sunshade, and Sony audio with HD Radio, and the new Driver Assist Package, adding adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support, a Lane-Keeping System, and active park assist, which requires 401A and cannot be combined with the Performance Package. A power moonroof, multicontour front seats with Active Motion, and voice-activated navigation are documented among the remaining options.

Seven exterior colors are documented for the year without production counts, including White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat at extra charge, alongside Ingot Silver Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Deep Impact Blue Metallic, Dark Side Metallic, and Tuxedo Black Metallic. Two interior trims, coded 8 and 9, are documented, both Charcoal Black leather with embroidered SHO front-seat graphics, one with Charcoal Black perforated inserts and one with Mayan Gray Miko Suede perforated inserts.

This record's own specifications section documents the 2.77:1 standard final drive against the 3.16:1 Performance Package ratio already noted, 13.85-inch vented front rotors, a curb weight of 4,341 lb, and EPA ratings of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. This record's own performance section documents Ford's own claimed 5.5-second 0-60 mph time and 14.4-second quarter-mile, both explicitly marked as based on Ford testing, an advertising claim rather than an independent test, with the package content on the tested car not stated.