The new Taurus SHO--which will go into production in 2012, bearing a 2013 model year designation--features a larger, more angular grill that ditches the tri-bar grill of the previous generation in favor of a more aggressive aesthetic that's more in with Ford's most recent offerings. Looked at indirectly, the SHO now looks more like Ford's own Mustang than ever, but there are hints of the Fiesta and Focus to be found as well. Most importantly, the overall proportion and mass of the Taurus is retained. Taurus buyers still looking for two extra cylinders will be able to select Ford's revamped 3.5-liter V-6, which serves duty as the standard engine. The updated six is estimated to deliver 290 horsepower (up by 27 hp) and 255 pound-feet with slightly better fuel economy, thanks in large part to the addition of Ti-VCT, Ford's twin independent variable camshaft timing tech. Continuing to power the Taurus SHO is Ford's much-lauded 365 horsepower, 3.5-liter EcoBoost, which remains unchanged. All engines will continue to be mated to six-speed automatics, optimized for each engine.