2008 Fg Falcon Revealed

[Flynnn]

Fairmont name tag is dropped & is now replaced with the letter " G "

BASE MODEL " FG FALCON " xt name dropped

SPORTS MODELS XR RANGE

XR8 SHOWN

UTE

FPV MODELS

Edited March 3, 2008 by Barbarian

[bLaQ.bOi]

that shits all over the look of ve's

nice

[assyrian4evaa]

hey did you know FORD has a forum aswell???

this however is SKYLINES AUSTRALIA in case your wondering

<edit by mods: just because is skylines australia it doesn't mean we don't appreciate other cars>

p.s. they look sh!t

[funkymonkey]

that shits all over the look of ve's

are you on drugs? that's nowhere near as nice as the VE's drastically different looks. This just looks like the current falcoon with different headlights.

wish ford would grow a brain, drop the falcon range altogether and just pimp the Mondeo range

such a vastly superior car to the VE and falcoon.

[lingeringsoul]

the first pic makes the car look relally nice

[ctjet]

that is as ugly as sin

... looks like the current models inbred cousin

Edited February 17, 2008 by ctjet

[adam-__-]

The body and styling of the car looks something like this...

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I think the look will grow on me like the VE's.

Edit: Didn't notice the above post.

Edited February 17, 2008 by adam-__-

[Flynnn]

all range look amazing, really stylish and European.

Can't wait for my XR6 T, 6 speed auto.. mid 13 seconds guaranteed

I've uploaded new pics and check out some videos here.

A new turbo, replacing the old GT3540.. reducing lag by 30%

Inline 6 video: http://media.drive.com.au/?rid=35539

[funkymonkey]

I take it back, the FPV version's front looks hot as.

[Flynnn]

The photoshoot pics don't that great but i can guarantee the car will appeal as a sophisticated car in the flesh..

The real images of the car, spy shots

[(B1) MR_fanny]

the persuit and the G series look good. the falcon does f-all for me....integra liberty lovechild with dodgy ford uncle

[Flynnn]

Some Interesting Points (Esp for the knockers)

22kg Lighter than BF

Performance models receive a Launch Control System (like the ones on Formula 1 cars)

I quote" It also has a Formula One-style launch control mode for the manual designed to improve initial acceleration, suggesting a 0-100km/h time of a little over five seconds should be achievable "

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleD...p;pg=2&vf=0

When running on premium unleaded fuel (95 octane) the 4.0-litre six-cylinder delivers a fraction more power, producing 198kW and 409Nm.

Human Media Interface on center console.

Aluminium used throughout.

Virtual Pivot Front suspension (adaptable with Territorys AWD system if future performance AWD Sedan is needed)

Semi Active exhaust on V8 (like aston/jag)

New head on turbo, 30% less lag, specially developed turbo.

Thin A pillar, 4 airbags on xt, 6 on everthing else. 1km increment cruise control.

xr6t has 53nm more. and 25kw.

stiffer, safer, more powerful, lighter, quieter, better equiped, more economical.

Edited February 17, 2008 by Barbarian

[Shell]

are you on drugs? that's nowhere near as nice as the VE's drastically different looks.

he's not the one on drugs funky! VE looks like crap!

I really like it, does look similar to the BF's in some parts but that's ok, you don't have to go overboard and make a new model look totally different, especially when the BF was such a hit.

[funkymonkey]

VE looks like crap!

the BF was such a hit.

I don't know you any more... I thought I had a bond with you... *sniffle* but no... you just had to make up such vile lies.

[Bliksem]

Here's the reworked XR6T Engine

Ford has delivered increased performance and fuel economy in the next generation Falcon. Designated the FG (make your own nickname up for that one!), the 2008 Falcon features vastly reworked engines featuring all new intake manifolds on the I6 and Semi-Active muffler systems on the V8. The latest generation of six-cylinder and V8 Falcon engines have been developed to deliver the ideal combination of real world performance, drivability and fuel efficiency.

[babyskyline]

looks alright for a ford.....have a skyline over it any day though . Any one know what the xr6T is like from a performance point of view??

[siksII]

Nice cab.

I prefer the looks of the current model, although had a drive of a current model xr6 and was one of the most disappointing modern car I have driven and the worst for fuel consumption.

[Bliksem]

Well there was rumour that there may be an AWD model using parts developed on the Territory... be interesting if its true.

I Just saw this on forddorums:

Xr6 Turbo 0-100 "little over 5 seconds" probably 5.2??

imagine the f6! definetly a sub 5 second 100

[Flynnn]

Nice cab.

I prefer the looks of the current model, although had a drive of a current model xr6 and was one of the most disappointing modern car I have driven and the worst for fuel consumption.

We have the ba xr6 and i can openly say it is one of the most refined cars out in the market, is it any wonder why it won wheels car of the year and australian car of the year award when it was first launched? It has a real smooth drive.. received positive reviews in all auto mags.

The current BF FPV F6's with 6 speed auto and 270kw in stock form do a mid 5's 0-100 with 13.5 in quarter mile (some owners even claim to have broken into high 12's in fordforums in stock form).

The FG XR6T receives the same power output as the BF FPV F6 being is a tad lighter and when you take new launch control into consideration, it should be as quick if not quicker than a BF F6. Besides, the XR6T will be receiving a better/newer turbo that will greatly reduce turbo lag (by 30%) so things do look promising for the XR6T.

The new FPV F6 will receive 290kw-300kw figures.

XR8 290kw

GT 320kw

FPV boss wants to bring back GT-HO (was actually promised) so we might end up seeing a AWD GT 400+kw range?

Edited February 17, 2008 by Barbarian

[siksII]

We have the ba xr6 and i can openly say it is one of the most refined cars out in the market, is it any wonder why it won wheels car of the year and australian car of the year award when it was first launched? It has a real smooth drive.. received positive reviews in all auto mags.

The positive reviews were why I was expecting a good drive, I wanted to like it. The engine and transmission are refined and perform well I agree (apart from the ridiculous fuel consumption) and its a good looking car.. Its a lot of other things that I dislike about the car.