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

[AUS GRUNT]

Hmm, my original decision was going to be between either a xr6 turbo or xr8 to replace my fg xr6 turbo in 2015/2016... i think i might be leaning more towards the xr8 now as i think if its going to look this aggressive, than it will need an v8 to match (aggressive sound and looks)

[Professor Farnsworth]

I wonder if the new bulge/scoop means you can now see the engine while driving?

[kempy311]

THats it going to go preorder one.

[MOND30]

Great idea for the video - I think the Falcon marketing team deserves some credit for this one. Let's hope they keep it going...

[Professor Farnsworth]

i liked the video except for the line at the end, something along the line of 'now we're done with Falcon we have other stuff to show" blah blah

way to cap it off with sentimentality lol

[grey_esp]

Looks like reverse cowl for the bonnet bulge and those front calipers look decent too. The wheels look big as well. Liken it.

[Bucket]

Spotted the Hockey Stick DRL's on this one too...

[kypez]

The bonnet bulge looks very Mustang...

[Professor Farnsworth]

yes a lot of it is very mustang, that's the point, to ease you into it

[Uwish]

Waiting till I see the final product.
Then
White XR8 will be on order.

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by kypez

The bonnet bulge looks very Mustang...

2014 Falcon >>>> mustang imo

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by rancidpunx

GT wheels with Brembos on the XR8

Brembos....YES, YES, YES ! The first thing I noticed!

[Grippy]

Welcome back XR8!!

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Uwish

Waiting till I see the final product.
Then
White XR8 will be on order.

Ditto on both counts - with ZF (if there are any left !)

[Cashie]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

I wonder if the new bulge/scoop means you can now see the engine while driving?

No way I'd say, the bonnet needs to be sealed from the rear in case of an oil leak covering the windscreen, hence why all cars have the rubber strip on the rear of the bonnet near the firewall..
I think it will be sealed or may have a fake grill in it.

[Adamz Ghia]

Love the XR in the headlight...!

[Adamz Ghia]

The car is basically revealed in that video. Anyone who has photoshop skills and some spare time would be able to give a 100% mock up easily.

[rst2000]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

The car is basically revealed in that video. Anyone who has photoshop skills and some spare time would be able to give a 100% mock up easily.

off you go....

[Thunder]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

Brembos....YES, YES, YES ! The first thing I noticed!

That's the only thing i could NOT spot! LOL can someone show me where the BREMBOS are???? The calipers seem blacked out. Yes its got big disks, but i dont see brembos. LOL screenshot please, someone?????

[Eaturbo]

Can't wait to see the G6e turbo, or if they had any brains Fairmont Ghia Turbo which would be paying respect to the name that kept them in business until lately. I still can't get my head around G6E as it means nothing to any ford fans or even non Ford fans for that matter. Every customer that drives the other brands has heard of a Fairmont Ghia.

[Professor Farnsworth]

while i agree with you Eaturbo, don't start that argument again!

[AUS GRUNT]

I wonder...if the XR8 and perhaps the XR6T will get 275 rubber on the rear as standard and as for the brembo's it appears they're the base GT brakes (4pot front and 2pot rear)

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Eaturbo

Can't wait to see the G6e turbo, or if they had any brains Fairmont Ghia Turbo which would be paying respect to the name that kept them in business until lately. I still can't get my head around G6E as it means nothing to any ford fans or even non Ford fans for that matter. Every customer that drives the other brands has heard of a Fairmont Ghia.

You know G6E outsold Fairmont Ghia about 10 to 1 dont you when it was first released?

[Tough Ford]

BLOODY UNREAL! That's awesome, those hockey sticks are going to attract a lot of attention. Shame it wil be the last ever Falcon, but it will sure go out with a bang. Thank you Ford!

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

Hmm, my original decision was going to be between either a xr6 turbo or xr8 to replace my fg xr6 turbo in 2015/2016... i think i might be leaning more towards the xr8 now as i think if its going to look this aggressive, than it will need an v8 to match (aggressive sound and looks)

Do you think there will be any leftover by 2015/2016 ?

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by madmelon

No, it doesn't- just like all the taxi services across the country using them as taxis has not done a good job of advertising. Ask people who can afford to why they DON'T want to buy a Falcon and I guarantee they'll mention 'taxi' somewhere in there.

Meanwhile many taxis are now Toyota Camry Hybrids and the Toyota Camry still sells strongly.

[blackf6]

Looks better than the GTF. Pretty sweet bit of kit by the looks.

[Professor Farnsworth]

yeah like i've said before, i reckon they're just trying to time the full reveal so everyone has paid for and taken delivery of their GTF's - despite the heritage of the GT, releasing a new shape right after people have just dropped big $$$ on the previous shape, can stir a bit of frustration

[V8UTE]

Gutted theres no XR8 Ute. I wonder how much stuff I can fit in the boot of a sedan.

[FPV8U]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

yeah like i've said before, i reckon they're just trying to time the full reveal so everyone has paid for and taken delivery of their GTF's - despite the heritage of the GT, releasing a new shape right after people have just dropped big $$$ on the previous shape, can stir a bit of frustration

GTF owners knew what they were doing in buying the last of the GT's which in turn was the last of the FGII's.

I'm hoping this talk of limited Auto & Manual Transmissions available doesn't end up cutting production short, it would be a very sad end for the Falcon if they were unable to fill further orders than they are geared up for.