At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the automaker finally took the wraps off the new model of Ford, 2010 Ford Taurus was there for official display…

Ford has decided to combine elements of its “Bold American” and European “Kinetic” design language for the 2010 model… The new Taurus is powered by 3.5-liter V6 Duratec engine, mated to one of two available six-speed automatic transmissions, including SelectShift with shift paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. The V6 motor delivers an estimated 263 horsepower and 249 foot-pounds of torque. It earns a ULEV-II emissions certification and comes paired with a choice of two new six-speed automatic transmissions. Initially, the car will be offered in SE and SEL trim levels. Ford says it plans to offer a performance-oriented EcoBoost model, with an announcement regarding availability coming soon.

Source: Ford