Taurus Comes Back For 2008
After a hard decision Ford has decided to bring back the Taurus for the 2008 model year. Ford first released the vehicle as a redesigned Ford Five Hundred back in January, but have decided to rename it to the Taurus. “Taurus has been an icon for Ford’s family sedan for more than two decades, and it’s time to return this powerful name to where it belongs,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s President of The Americas, at the Chicago Auto Show.
“Consumer awareness of the Taurus name is double the Five Hundred that it’s replacing.” Compared to the old Five Hundred, the new Taurus features a revised front end along the same lines of the Fusion and Edge. Also new to the 2008 model is a more powerful 3.5-liter V-6 engine, including a new six-speed transmission and all-wheel-drive system.
The new model also improves safety with structural improvements and Ford’s AdvanceTrac stability control system. The 2008 Taurus’ 3.5-liter Duratec V-6 now offers an estimated 260 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque. Other features include the option to install a SIRIUS satellite radio, FordSync, and a DVD entertainment system.