2013 The Ford Taurus is one of the most popular family sedans

Ford unveiled their 2013 model of the Ford Taurus SHO at the pre-New York Auto Show event and made quite a spectacle of it. After building suspense amongst the crowd, the model was uncovered and Ford executives explained the latest and greatest additions to the new SHO. Train, a famous pop artist, then took the stage and rocked the Ford party attendants for an hour worth of hits.

Ford Taurus Super High Output enthusiasts are going to have to wait until spring 2012 to get their hands on the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO, but that won't stop them from salivating over the recent release. The design, technology additions and improvement to performance have kicked the 2013 Taurus SHO up a notch to battle with the large sedan powerhouses.

Ford utilized their resources and tapped into their loyal SHO enthusiasts and forums for guidance on what to put into the latest model to take it to the next level. "Listening to SHO buyers and enthusiasts encouraged us to strengthen the design and the driving quality for the new 2013 model," explained Gordon Platto, Chief Designer at Ford. "For us, this was a clear indication that SHO customers have passionate feelings about aesthetics and design as well as performance."

Ford design members took that information and put their heads together to construct the 2013 SHO that improved the design and performance of the car. Ford's approach with the SHO brand typically had the higher performing model blend in with the standard model. The only difference you would typically see was when the turbocharged engine revved up and took off on the streets. Ford switched their stance slightly with the 2013 Taurus SHO and took a subtle step to differentiate itself in looks from the regular mode

The latest model of the Taurus comes in SE, SEL, Limited and SHO trims. The basic kit includes alloy wheels, power accessories, a tilt and telescope steering column, six-speaker stereo and a power driver seat. The 2010 Ford Taurus X engine on the SHO model is twin0supercharged with a sport-tuned suspension as special upholstery.

The model is a big improvement from the 2009 model in everything but engine which remains the same, but is still expected to do well in the market and help gain some popularity back for the brand. Comparison to the 2006 model will however leave buyers very impressed as the 2006 model had a 3.0-liter engine allowing for lower performance levels.