Ford sales figures for the falcon - Page 2

csv8 · 23-05-2012, 04:36 PM

When June VFacts, can Russell list the sales for the 3 engines ? thanx

Bossxr8 · 23-05-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe5619

Are you back to full 5 day weeks yet??

No, 4 day weeks.

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Originally Posted by Luke Plaizier

The brand spanking new Ecobost 1-Litre 3 Cyl is Cast Iron.

Lukeyson

Cast iron is no impediment to passing future emissions regs anyway. Plenty of cast iron diesel engines out there, and Euro 5 is not a problem for I6.

Its a myth that a cast iron block will kill I6, it will be the cost of development that will.

Nikked · 23-05-2012, 08:08 PM

Imagine the I6 in alloy though...

Ford have been working on CGI, a type of iron that is as light, if not lighter then most alloys, but maintains strength and is low in cost.

Am i correct?

Bossxr8 · 23-05-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Imagine the I6 in alloy though...

Ford have been working on CGI, a type of iron that is as light, if not lighter then most alloys, but maintains strength and is low in cost.

Am i correct?

The Territory diesel has a CGI block.

Unlikely for FoA as it would require a significant upgrade of the casting plant to be able to do CGI, but it would be nice to remove 20-30kg of metal off the front end.

drwevil · 24-05-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad_Pom

I believe that the sales figures are based on new car registration, not a phone call asking someone at a desk how many cars they think they sold. they are based on official data recorded when registration plates are issued.

http://www.fcai.com.au/sales/latest-sales-reports

Well there you go....

Thanks