Falcon XR6 Turbo

[rob77]

Saw one of these on the way to work in peak hour traffic, so couldnt really have a run with it. Looks like a normal xr6 but has turbo underneath the xr6 logo on the back. I think from memory they are supposed to have somewhere between 250-300kw. So be an interesting drag, I dunno how tweakable they are either. Might even see one at the drag wars Stock form I think they are a mid 13 second car... I think it was HPI who did a bit of a write-up about 3-4 months ago when it was still developmental.

[rev210]

they are a mid 14 second car mate. As tested (on the road so times are somewhat better) 14.4sec 400m.

There was one recently at the creek I think and it ran a best of 14.6.

[rob77]

ah ok... thats pretty piss weak then. I'd expect more from a turbo'd xr6.

[rev210]

not bad for a family car tho?

I'll give one a drag in my volvo and see how it fairs in the family car war.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Most R33 GST-t's will only run mid 14's stock, so we shouldn't discount the fact that with some mods that it could perform quite well. Besides I think it is great that Oz has finally made a turbo car.

See'ya:burnout:

[Boostzor]

I hear they are restricted by the computer to only give stock boost so power is hard to get without new comp etc etc

Id hardly call the volvo a "family" car

[skyzerr33]

are but what of the turbo 6 ute? had drive of one its pretty sweet but they have nothing on the gtst.

bugger all boost, and very restictive stock exhaust.

i wanna see how the new FPV XR8 GT goes? suppose to be quicker than the gen3 hsv gtos

[rev210]

Originally posted by Boostzor

Id hardly call the volvo a "family" car

It is so!

Its got two baby seats in it and a pram in the back at all times.

Its a wagon so its even more of a family car than the XR6.

Only part of the interior that doesn't look family is the B&M megashifter.

[R33 Impul]

Just checked out the Ford website the XR6T in standard trim weights in at 1694Kg, correct me if I'm wrong but about 200Kg (minimum) heavier that a 4 door skyline..

Anybody know the correct weight for a 4 door.

[rev210]

sounds about right.

That makes the falcon as heavy as my car on most days.

[Cake]

XR6T have 240kw stock

[rev210]

240kw...Wow it must break the sound barrier with that much power!

Owners of the new XR6 can travel back in time its that fast!

[25GTT]

Yup 240 Kilowatts and 1690Kgs...

Oh has anyone mentioned that it actually failed 2 of the wheels magazine tests before it somehow won car of the year *gasp* yep thats right! Pls explain to me how it can win car of the year when it failed 2 tests.... especially when one of the failures was over heating! *please note this is not a rumour i have read this with my own eyes. www.smh.com.au if my memory serves me correct!*

Also Ford has come under fire lately of it being 2 heavy for it's power, therefore they are undertaking some major projects to reduce weight! and a lot of it by the sounds of it.... seems wheels car of they year i s a little bit over rated.

I do agree it is fantastic that ford is doing this however, more testing should have gone into it and perhaps a bit more thinking whats the house of having 240 kilowats when your car weighs as much as a frickin tank:uh-huh:

[rev210]

Dan,

has brett finished the car yet mate?

Has it got some more power?

Enough to beat even the great XR6, who stands above us all?

[jmp]

Dad works at Centre Ford and brought one home, fairly quick..

Comes on booosr about 2800rpm and it's really nice inside too.. Would be my choice for an .au 4 door familoy pusher

[Nexus_SiX]

Did anyone see the Ford supercar team car?

what a hornbag!

[skyzerr33]

anguss elaborate?

and dave enough sarcasim

dan is quite happy with his car lets put it that way

[FIL]

ya... 240kw stock, apparently Ford managed to get 300kw+ by turning up the boost and re-tuning....

rather promising package....

[R33 Impul]

jmp

Will have to catch up one day and I'll show u a nice family 4 door..... lol

:uh-huh:

[MetBlue_GTST]

One thing i do remember reading somewhere is that the stock computer remembers how much boost is being run, so if you up the boost, the computer will note this and it will void your warranty... Now i can't remember if i read this in a forum or in mag, but i'm pretty sure it was a mag...