2008 Fg Falcon Revealed

[lingeringsoul]

i think the question on everyone's mind is not about how it performs.

The question we really want answered is.................................does it dose?

:D

[typevu]

Looks hot. Love the looks of the tail lights. Definitely look better than the VE IMO.

[NYTSKY]

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.

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[paulR32gtr]

hooray they finally dropped the AU doors and roof profile...

[assyrian4evaa]

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?

some one loves thier falcons..

on another note looks like we got some "refined" cabs for next few years

[SK8TD-32]

these new fords are awesome

look pretty nice

ve's are just a blend of a few euro cars

with a Holden badge on it

Xr6t is the one to go for

you need the turbo power =]

[Flynnn]

some one loves thier falcons..

on another note looks like we got some "refined" cabs for next few years

You're being a nuisance, you hirsute specimen. Why don't you go shave inbetween your eyebrows , perhaps open a gap in that monobrow of yours and let the grown ups talk, eh?

What your driving is a derivation of a Japanese cab as well.

On topic, what caught my eye is this new feature on the Turbo models. There's a OVER BOOST and LAUNCH CONTROL function like the ones in Indy/Champ cars. The over boost function lasts upto 10 seconds, raising boost for more power.

Over boost & launch assist technology

The I6 Turbo engine features a number of new and unique performance features, which serve to expand the envelope of useable performance at both ends of the spectrum – maximising both standing start and in-gear performance.

While the calibration of the I6 Turbo engine has been optimised to improve fuel economy, it also incorporates a transient over boost feature, as well as launch assist and adaptive variable camshaft timing (VCT) anti-lag technologies.

"The transient over boost feature allows the engine to over boost by up to 10 per cent for several seconds, increasing available engine torque for improved performance during driving events such as overtaking manoeuvres," Ford Australia Powertrain Development Manager, David Mitchell said.

"Manual transmission turbo models are also equipped with a launch assist anti-lag feature, which increases available engine torque for more consistent maximum launch acceleration, as well as reducing turbo and exhaust temperatures, and minimising turbo lag and clutch wear."

During wide open throttle launches, positive boost pressures were previously not achievable to enable an optimum launch scenario.

The launch assist feature is activated when the vehicle is stationary – with clutch fully disengaged and requisite accelerator applied, engine speed is limited to a maximum of 3500 rpm by actively cutting fuel.

After a small delay of approximately 2-3 seconds, the turbo spools up with 80 per cent cool fresh air, which is pumped by the cylinders that have been deactivated. When the clutch is released and the vehicle starts to move away, all cylinders are reactivated and access to full torque is returned.

"The net result of the launch assist anti-lag feature is a more easily repeatable execution of a rapid and smooth launch, while at the same time increasing drivetrain protection during such events," Mitchell said.

Edited February 18, 2008 by Barbarian

[Flynnn]

[typevu]

damn those sedan's rear ends are sweeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Edited February 17, 2008 by vietorious

[MFC05]

at least they look better than the previous faclons

[Mooney]

Orian....Aurion. You cant get 0-100km/h and 0-400m times out of power and torque figures. Look at the current GT, has 290kw and only does mid 14's if that.

Can anyone say, VE door handles? Looks like ford went to Holden and brought them.

Edited February 17, 2008 by Mooney

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

So Barbarian,

this OVER BOOST feature is basicaly an inbuilt Boost controller?

And the Anti Lag system... Is it similar to a "Stall conveter" where you start revving the engine getting the turbo winded up then engage the clutch for a launch in result = an anti lag system?

[Tangles]

look 10x better than current model Holden IMO

XR6 would be my choice of "aussie built family 6" car

[assyrian4evaa]

You're being a nuisance, you hirsute specimen. Why don't you go shave inbetween your eyebrows , perhaps open a gap in that monobrow of yours and let the grown ups talk, eh?

What your driving is a derivation of a Japanese cap as well.

oh no big man i found that very offensive cause you think i look like you

yeh but my 13 year old japanese CAP looks and performs 10x better than your 2008 "refined" (cant stop laughing at that) falcon, thats hang on wait for it... built/desinged by a bunch of diploma engineers that rock up to work half pissed

but what would i know right...

[Ronin 09]

yeh but my 13 year old japanese WHALE looks and performs 10x better than your 2008 "refined" (cant stop laughing at that) falcon, thats hang on wait for it... built/desinged by a bunch of diploma engineers that rock up to work half pissed

Whale < New Falcon.

It would shit all over our 20y/o skylines anyday of the week - track, strip, refinement, cruising.

pull your finger out!

oh, i forgot about the generic SAU argument - POWERRRRR

[assyrian4evaa]

Whale < New Falcon.

It would shit all over our 20y/o skylines anyday of the week - track, strip, refinement, cruising.

pull your finger out!

oh, i forgot about the generic SAU argument - POWERRRRR

oh geeez not another one...

lets compare cars of today with an early 90s car shall we

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

^^HAHA!! Let the bashing begin!!!

...... Yeah we could put the R34 GTR up against it if not R35 GTR

[assyrian4evaa]

^^HAHA!! Let the bashing begin!!!

...... Yeah we could put the R34 GTR up against it if not R35 GTR

or we can always compare an EL to a 33

[Ronin 09]

yeh but my 13 year old japanese CAP looks and performs 10x better than your 2008 "refined" (cant stop laughing at that) falcon

oh geeez not another one...

lets compare cars of today with an early 90s car shall we

[assyrian4evaa]

i wasnt comparing in that sense i was comparing in the sense that falcon has 13years of technology ahead of the 33 and yet its not all that quicker and certinly doesnt look better.