Road Test: FPV Ford Falcon GT from AU

[ANTAUS]

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[Traveler]

A bit too much boy racer for me. The side profile a little bland and I don't like the tape stripes and wing. I like the concept of the idea, however. Bring it here, give it a more Ford N.A. frontal design, dump the wing and give it more distinctive taillights. Honestly, I think I like the Holden better, but I'm definitely not ready to completely dismiss what Ford could do with an American Ford Falcon based on the platform.

[Ford-150]

umm isn't there a newer falcon coming around and all they do is basically bash it in that "full test"

Edited September 26, 2007 by Ford-150

[LincolnFan]

um, the current Falcon IS a generation behind the VE Crapammore.

[jpd80]

umm isn't there a newer falcon coming around and all they do is basically bash it in that "full test"

Yep, this GT Falcon body shape (BA through BFII) wowed them in 2002 but is way long in the tooth these days.

Upgrades have all been under the skin, 6-speed auto.

Orion get power upgrades,

5.4 4V:

XR8 goes up from 260KW to 280KW (370 Hp)

GT goes up from 290KW to 320KW (430 Hp)

Turbo 6:

Base Turbo available across range - 260 KW (350 Hp)

FPV cars go to 300KW(400 Hp)

NA 4.0 DOHC IVCT:

Base engine goes up from 190 KW to 200 KW (263 Hp)

Edited September 26, 2007 by jpd80