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Old 17-03-2006, 03:21 PM   #1
MarkIV
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Default Falcon to disappear?

The next Falcon and Territory will use the same basic body (much more so than now). The name will still be used however.

The Falcon will be a low-riding high-roof sedan (ala US Ford 500) version of the Territory sharing all hard points, doors, interiors etc. Only frontal treatment and tailights will differentiate them (other than ride height of course). Falcon will be shorter, wider and taller than now.

Styling cues will come from 500, Fusion and Iosis concept.

Other details -

Futura, Fairmont and wagons will go.
200kw six and ZF will be std. Manuals for XRs only. (US CVT being considered conditional on market acceptance by traditional Falcitory buyers)
AWD will be optional on XR6 Turbo (260KW) and Fairmont Ghia (Turbo optional).
Boss 260 will be only V8 used (XR8 will be distinguished from other V8s only by styling and suspension tune ala current NA XR6).
Non FPV V8 development on hold pending fuel prices - a Ford family diesel will be ready if necessary and V8s may be dropped from non FPV range.
EGas dev also pending LPG pricing - diesel may replace.
Fairlane and LTD sedans will be replaced by a LWB Territory version (the names may still be used). The super luxurious LWB T will have 20cm added behind the rear doors and have optional 6 seat layout with 4 "captains chairs" in the rear.
'TS' Territory dropped.
Falcon ute (2WD) will be low-riding like sedan.
Territory ute (4WD) will be dual cab style (like US Explorer Sport Trac) .

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