FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread

[janddbone]

Originally Posted by Bobman

What about AUII? I think that had some serious styling changes over the AUI.

Headlight bezels, grille, bonnet, rear bumper, rear boot trim and larger wheels to name a few.

Yep, cant disagree to much. However I note that most of the parts and styling came straight off the Fairmont etc. Whereas BFII actually got all new lights grill bonnet etc. Either way, I cant with the few saying that this new Falcon wil just be a series III. It is worthy of a model distinction of its own.

[Professor Farnsworth]

i think we can all be happy that we DO at least get another model of it before it goes

[Smoke Pursuit]

This car wont be a Series III.

[Cashie]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

This car wont be a Series III.

Agreed, of course it won't.

[janddbone]

I agree it wont be badged that way either. However a few here are saying it is not worthy of a new model name.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by janddbone

I agree it wont be badged that way either. However a few here are saying it is not worthy of a new model name.

Yeah ?

Who is that ?

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by janddbone

I agree it wont be badged that way either. However a few here are saying it is not worthy of a new model name.

Fixed it for you

[Callum31]

I think it deserves to be called a 'new' model, not 'all new' as that would be lying lol. Plus Ford will called it a 'new model' as a marketing strategy. Anyone who isn't a Falcon fan or car lover would be pretty easily fooled by the new Falcon not being a new model, as the new front and rear will give it a noticeably different look to the current Falcon FG MKII. I think Ford will let the old bird go out with one last hurrah.

They even admitted to the Falcon being one of the "better products" that they were currently working on, as well as Ford's Global designer really upbeat about the new look and can't wait to get it out onto the road!

[janddbone]

I am not reading all the posts for you, I will leave that up to you... I am out for now until the next time of the month...

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by janddbone

I am not reading all the posts for you, I will leave that up to you... I am out for now until the next time of the month...

I think those posts are in your dreams.

The car has major sheet metal changes front and rear.

[Blem]

Just saying... if I wanted a Mondeo I'd have bought one by now.
Pls don't make it too similar_ otherwise...

[Bossxr8]

They showed a bunch of us employees the new Falcon today. I had about half an hour to pore over an XR8 and a G6E.

They do both look excellent, and it is a significant new look front and rear. It's going to surprise a lot of people. Interior is not so different but changes to colours and trims, and minor detail changes are good enough to make it seem different inside.

And anyone who couldn't afford a GTF will still get some serious grip, stop and go with the XR8.

That's about I can divulge. So I will leave it at that. I avoided being made redundant last week and it's something I would rather avoid.

[Nikked]

...so, the XR's headlights....



:-)

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

That's about I can divulge. So I will leave it at that. I avoided being made redundant last week and it's something I would rather avoid.

Fingers crossed you are able to stay as long as you need to, your one of the voices of reason amongst all the misinformation being posted by some.

[Callum31]

A guy contacted me today saying he saw the new XR8 today and it had the dual DRL's the exact same ones in the teaser vid.

[Professor Farnsworth]

275s for xr8?

[janddbone]

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

I think those posts are in your dreams.

The car has major sheet metal changes front and rear.

I know it does, perhaps read what I typed again, or just forget about it instead!

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

275s for xr8?

Recycled FPV rims?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Yep!!! 335 rims in a different colour no doubt.

[Callum31]

Here are the new XR8 rims, which look to be new not recycled FPV ones:

[Professor Farnsworth]

Who confirmed they're the production 19s?

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

275s for xr8?

VERY disappointing if not, the development ha been paid for, why cheapen the final model with 245s for the sake of it? No FPV toes anymore to step on...

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Callum31

Here are the new XR8 rims, which look to be new not recycled FPV ones:

You must be new here...

[Callum31]

Professor Farnsworth,
They'll use the ones in the tease for sure. At the moment on the test models their using FG MKII and FPV wheels so the new ones aren't revealed, etc etc.

They'll highly likely use the fresh set of wheels in the tease vid.

To freshen up the range.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by FalconXV

VERY disappointing if not, the development ha been paid for, why cheapen the final model with 245s for the sake of it? No FPV toes anymore to step on...

The final decisive factor will be if Ford choose to release a 2-teir XR8 line up with the R-spec suspension work. In the same way the R-spec and GT-F sold like hot cakes, you could bet on a limited edition XR8 (like Sprint) at some stage...particularly if sales are slow and they need to shift some goods...

This is assuming however that the changes to the chassis are minimal...

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by Callum31

Professor Farnsworth,
They'll use the ones in the tease for sure. At the moment on the test models their using FG MKII and FPV wheels so the new ones aren't revealed, etc etc.

They'll highly likely use the fresh set of wheels in the tease vid.

To freshen up the range.

Yes? No? Maybe? You don't know? Please just be careful stating these things as they come back and will bite you in the bum.

First paragraph ..... They'll use the ones in the tease
Second paragraph ..... They'll highly likely use the fresh set of wheels in the tease
In the same post????? If you get belted on this again by others please do not get upset this time. It will get you into trouble!!!!!

Sooooooo ..... what I am saying is ...... you are guessing at best so please do not write things as if they are facts!

[timetaker]

Originally Posted by Callum31

A guy contacted me today saying he saw the new XR8 today and it had the dual DRL's the exact same ones in the teaser vid.

Yep I saw it today as well,black XR8.The colour certainly hides the new raised hood.It does look aggressive to me and my favourite stand out part of the car was the rear.The rear lights looked great.This new FG will certainly look different from the current FG considering the rather little sheetmetal changes compared to the VF.I thought it(XR8) would've had the current F6 spoiler but it had the XR6's.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Callum31

Here are the new XR8 rims, which look to be new not recycled FPV ones:

Oh really!!! Lol

[Callum31]

Ford aren't going to show wheels, lights etc, in a teaser and not put it into production as they know the backlash they'll get from customers if they do so.

So what's the harm in stating the obvious? They updated the wheels with the FG MKII, so for sure the new range will have new wheels. It' completes the look of a 'new model'.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Callum31

Here are the new XR8 rims, which look to be new not recycled FPV ones:

Really?

The CGI from the Go Further event was of an XR6.