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

[ford man xf]

I think it's fantastic that the last Falcon model will be the pinnacle of Australian motoring manufacturing, the Ford Falcon will also go out as being the one with the MOST local content and having its two mainstream engines with a lot of Australian content (the 4.0 and the 5.0 Coyote both have a large amount of Australian input, 40% local parts for the Coyote).
Who would have thought that the current 4.0 Litre inline six can be traced back to its origins in the 1970's, if there was ever a proven formula, that was it.

[P6LTD351]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Interesting. Cheers for that. My apologies to P6LTD351.

Apology not required mate

[ford man xf]

Wondering the legal implications of putting a reverse cowl scoop on the XR8 for cold air induction? I've never been a big fan of them and think they look gay as on Commodores but for some reason the idea of one on the XR8 seems appealing, maybe because it's one sexy beast and I'd totally turn gay for an XR8. Would it be possible under one of those bonnets, you'd have to rework the air intake plumbing?

[V8 Ghia Mike]

Not hard to colour code the rear chrome garnish on your own car if you don't like it. Personally I think the rear is quite elegant and a real step up in elegance. Very euro looking, which is a good thing. It looks like a true flagship model now without tacky plastic.

Mike

[amiers]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

why are you so keen on putting an FG GT spoiler on?

because I have always thought that with the same wing as the XR6 it just doesn't make it stand out as the big stick, so to speak.

[Professor Farnsworth]

well i did a chop for you a page or two back (the green version)

[XR Martin]

Not sure why people are worried about how the base model looks, when currently they are the rarest of the Falcon models. 90% will be XR6s, 8% G6 models and 2% XR8

[cortinagt]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Not sure why people are worried about how the base model looks, when currently they are the rarest of the Falcon models. 90% will be XR6s, 8% G6 models and 2% XR8

I think you will find a significant number of utes are base model, for load carrying capacity alone.

plus 98% of statistics are made up :P

[RJx]

Bring back the RAPID YELLOW!

[bbbero]

All judgement I will now reserve to when I see it with my own eyes!!!

[csv8]

Let's hope there are bright colours the green and yellow look good!

[Dr Smith]

Regardless of personal opinion of looks I can guarantee one thing, because of the great way the headlights(drl's) and taillights look lit up the last Falcon will have it's lights on during the day more then any previous model, lol.

[zman]

A Lightening strike Xr8 with lip spoiler would do me fine.

[Bonn]

Is that XR Boot garnish...Black Chrome????? Or already colour-keyed, as per FG XR??

[Polyal]

Hard to tell, I like the diffuser style lower section though.

[Bonn]

Me too. Can't imagine too many members would say no to an XR8, given the chance.

[Professor Farnsworth]

i'd say no to one at the lights

the chrome strip if anything is still covered in tape, just like the wheels are plasti-dipped still on that one. Then again, maybe that'll be part of a "black pack" or something.

[Falcon_Crazy]

So no XR8 Ute - well that makes the choice for me easier in some ways - but now its maybe XR8 Sedan versus XR6T Ute....if only the Little Mexican just popped up with the money and I could have both!

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by Bonn

Is that XR Boot garnish...Black Chrome????? Or already colour-keyed, as per FG XR??
image

Have a look at the XR8 video from last week.

[Cashie]

Just looking back over these carpark pics, does it look like the publisher of the below photo has tried to cover the halo lights? Seems a bit strange noting we have seen the lights now..

[XR8putts]

No, that's just what LED lights look like on crappy phone cameras.

[Professor Farnsworth]

it's just out of focus

[Bonn]

....in low light

[falcongt4me]

I thinks its good that the Falcon has managed to step away from the \_____/ grill design, that has served it so well since the EF Fairmont, and have this tripozedial (?spelling) suit it so well that it still identifies itself as being a Falcon!

Cant wait to see them on the road...just wish I could have one.

[Cashie]

Originally Posted by puts99

No, that's just what LED lights look like on crappy phone cameras.

Oh ok, looks like a dodgy mspaint edit..

[Bonn]

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Have a look at the XR8 video from last week.

Ducting tape - or as our Seppo friends say "Duck Tape"

that bloke reminds me of John Wood, the actor

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

The hidden exhaust outlet on the XT and others has been around since the BA days to give the cars a 'cleaner' look.

Territory has it as well.

The hidden exhaust outlet debuted on the AU1 T-Series.

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by Cashie

Just looking back over these carpark pics, does it look like the publisher of the below photo has tried to cover the halo lights? Seems a bit strange noting we have seen the lights now..

*image*

Maybe these pics were taken before Ford officially released pics, they were covered so they wouldn't lose their job...although plenty was left uncovered.

[fgpsi]

Come on ford, come to the party. We've all seen it now, problem is the pics don't do the rear justice.

Put us out of our misery

[Polyal]

^^Or we will keep on circulating Chops done in MS Paint.