silvrsvt Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) http://www.caradvice.com.au/336140/2017-ford-taurus-and-taurus-sho-spied-testing-in-melbourne/ Just had this thought pop into my head....could the reason why we are seeing so many spy photos from overseas of the Taurus is that Ford Australia is the primary developer of the platform for China and the USA? Pop not POOP! :p Edited February 13, 2015 by silvrsvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 http://www.caradvice.com.au/336140/2017-ford-taurus-and-taurus-sho-spied-testing-in-melbourne/ Just had this thought poop into my head....could the reason why we are seeing so many spy photos from overseas of the Taurus is that Ford Australia is the primary developer of the platform for China and the USA? I hope that doesn't happen often! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I hope that doesn't happen often! Pretty sure there's a website for that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Is it "Global RWD" finally? aka Roswell UFO, Big Foot, and Loch Ness Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Is it "Global RWD" finally? aka Roswell UFO, Big Foot, and Loch Ness Monster. No its just lengthed CD4...no RWD...for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Is it "Global RWD" finally? aka Roswell UFO, Big Foot, and Loch Ness Monster. Mustang is being sold globally, so technically GRWD exists NOW. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Pretty sure there's a website for that..... Not taking that bet, and I'm not even going to think about the possibility of considering the potentiality of looking for it. In cases like this, Google is most definitely NOT your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 And if your older kids say "hey go look at this website!"........ don't! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) The hood scoop is interesting... Australia is not leading development of CD4 derivatives so my guess is Ford Australia is doing durability testing for the Taurus because it will be exported from US to Australia to replace the Falcon. Edited February 13, 2015 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes. I too am curious about that hood scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang let back Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes. I too am curious about that hood scoop. i hope that it means they will finally put some real power in the taurus.FORD still has no answer for the charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes. I too am curious about that hood scoop. Isn't it completely obvious? This is a longitudinal supercharged V8 with RWD/AWD on the new CD6 platform......and it will be called Thunderbird! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Or the testers said "Hey let's put this fake hood scoop on the prototype and really screw with the internet analysts......" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Isn't it completely obvious? This is a longitudinal supercharged V8 with RWD/AWD on the new CD6 platform......and it will be called Thunderbird! Now there's a rumor that I can stand behind! Along with the revival of F-150 Lightning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Now there's a rumor that I can stand behind! Along with the revival of F-150 Lightning. That IS a Lightning. Can't you see? They've gotten better at camo over the last few years. Really hides the details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 i hope that it means they will finally put some real power in the taurus.FORD still has no answer for the charger. But the Charger is the answer to a question almost no one was asking. So Ford should spend a bunch of money chasing the Charger? Taurus SHO, Focus RS, Mustang will feed the power hungry. And if not, oh well. This isn't McDonalds... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 That IS a Lightning. Can't you see? They've gotten better at camo over the last few years. Really hides the details! My bad. I missed the axle hump behind the rear wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Or the testers said "Hey let's put this fake hood scoop on the prototype and really screw with the internet analysts......" Aussie engineers wouldn't do that, it would be taking the piss out of photographers trying to get spy shots.....LOL The cars are clearly out and about doing reliability testing on behalf of Ford China primarily,, does that mean the data is still valid for a North American model or would Ford NA conduct their own local tests? A fair while back,now, a rumor suggested that: the large car development project was originally slated for Ford Asia Pacific but when FoA cancelled plans for a next generation big car, the development project was handled by Ford NA and only the styling packages and field reliability testing were to be conducted by FAPA at its Australian testing grounds. I don't know if that is true but the evidence at hand would suggest that the project is nearing completion. Edited February 13, 2015 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The only reason for Ford to NOT sell a new CD4 Taurus here if the development is already done for China is if they have a different vehicle on CD6 to replace it. Unless there is some logistics problem with manufacturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 The only reason for Ford to NOT sell a new CD4 Taurus here if the development is already done for China is if they have a different vehicle on CD6 to replace it. Unless there is some logistics problem with manufacturing. that would be rather strange with "One Ford" being the mantra for the past 5-6 years. I feel that CD6 is still a ways off...and won't be seen till 2018 or so when the Explorer gets replaced....but I'm willing to eat my words if their is a Lincoln Continental at the NYIAS in April. But I have a feeling we'll see the CD4 Taurus in Shanghi and NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang let back Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 But the Charger is the answer to a question almost no one was asking. So Ford should spend a bunch of money chasing the Charger? Taurus SHO, Focus RS, Mustang will feed the power hungry. And if not, oh well. This isn't McDonalds... FORD if they want to,can use the taurus to go after the charger,or a new 4 door car that they will be coming out with.time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 FORD if they want to,can use the taurus to go after the charger,or a new 4 door car that they will be coming out with.time will tell. I doubt this Taurus will show up in America because the unusual development process for it ( a domestic car in mule stage would be running in the US even if it's an export) also the strong CD6 rumors don't help. If im wrong, so be it. This could be a stop gap/alternative for Australia till CD6 and standard fullsize for Asian countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 What about the NA market then? They can't let the current model flounder for another 2 years while the rest of the segment gets new or refreshed models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I doubt this Taurus will show up in America because the unusual development process for it ( a domestic car in mule stage would be running in the US even if it's an export) also the strong CD6 rumors don't help. If im wrong, so be it. This could be a stop gap/alternative for Australia till CD6 and standard fullsize for Asian countries. So, just because you haven't seen one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 I doubt this Taurus will show up in America because the unusual development process for it ( a domestic car in mule stage would be running in the US even if it's an export) also the strong CD6 rumors don't help. If im wrong, so be it. This could be a stop gap/alternative for Australia till CD6 and standard fullsize for Asian countries. There is no stop gap...and there has been development mules in the USA...and lets not forget the past couple years Ford has been really good about not showing off mules in North America. CD6 isn't going to happen for a few years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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