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

[BradEL]

So you are gonna buy one and put the plates on it? And if it doesn't make 335 then tune it so it does?

[fordwood]

Originally Posted by fordbaghia

FX wouldn't do, being the first Holden and all. I agree, it's not what I thought it would be or hoped it would be, but it's done and so is the order for the plates. Here's hoping it stays FG X and that it really does punch out 335kw....

True, didn't think of this... Maybe FG X is the most befitting, least they didn't call it FG III

[FGX335]

Lol, I guess I have no option! If it 'only' makes 315kw as I read in only one article, vs the dozens with 335kw, then I will look at it, but only because I have OCD tendencies!

[JPFS1]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

FGX falcon

Too long lol

Cgi images again. Yawn

Why couldn't it simply be FX or FZ

because everything is not as simple as most think!

[JPFS1]

Originally Posted by Grippy

I'm really disappointed with 'FGX', it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, FX or FZ would have made more sense to me being a new model, not just a freshen up.

that's the point, it's NOT a new model... and even on that point, not even close to what was initially intended.

[Professor Farnsworth]

BF wasn't a new model either, it was a freshen up of BA, and it got a new insignia.

[joeyy17]

Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa

FGX351 are now mine.

yes why 351?

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Grippy

I'm really disappointed with 'FGX', it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, FX or FZ would have made more sense to me being a new model, not just a freshen up.

You could just call it the "F GEX"

[Professor Farnsworth]

maybe it was meant to be FX and holden got upset

[JPFS1]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

BF wasn't a new model either, it was a freshen up of BA, and it got a new insignia.

You obviously don't know what went into BF and the differences over BA or you don't understand model designation and the requirements.

BF was a significant update mechanically, but yes, on the surface, didn't look like much of a change, but that is not the reason for a model code change.

[elfinke]

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/f...14-103xzg.html

Ford says the “FG series prefix carries over for the refreshed Falcon range, acknowledging the strong heritage of the long-running Fairmont and Ghia nameplates that have featured on previous prestige Falcon models”. The letter X represents historically significant Falcons such as the XR, XY and XB models.

Reasonable reasons, perhaps a little on the nose, but hey, I can get behind them.

[joeyy17]

They should have called it Falcon FG GTR P1 911 Type - R Spec Fully sick Tech 2014

FGX is final nothing can do about it people. Ford Australia don't listen to real falcon owners only "key falcon owners". And then we wonder why its being terminated.

[Bucknaked]

http://performancedrive.com.au/2015-...-310kw-engine/

[FGX-351]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Why 351?

A few reasons.

First being speculation based on a press release from Ford on the GT-F where they announced something along the lines of the engine was brought forward from the XR8 program.

As has since been mentioned the ideal "FGX XR8" combination is astronomical in comparison.

And third if I can't have XR8 351 is the next best thing(even better if speculation is correct).

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by JPFS1

You obviously don't know what went into BF and the differences over BA or you don't understand model designation and the requirements.

BF was a significant update mechanically, but yes, on the surface, didn't look like much of a change, but that is not the reason for a model code change.

i'm very well aware of the many changes involved in BF, i owned a BA2 and BF1 from new so let's not get antsy here. And no, i don't understand why something with primarily under-the-skin changes can be called something new but something with significant outer-skin changes essentially can not - i'm sure i'm not alone in that so if you care to enlighten us that'd be great.

Can it only change model code if it increases its Euro emission rating as with BA/BF? or crash test rating?

[SensationFG8]

Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa

A few reasons.

First being speculation based on a press release from Ford on the GT-F where they announced something along the lines of the engine was brought forward from the XR8 program.

The new PCM was being bought forward, not the 351kW tune.

The XR8 will not get more than 335kW IMO.

[LASTXR]

Originally Posted by cortinagt

Wonder how many people have ordered FGX personalised plates lol.

Not sure if XR8 or XR6T for me
so I just ordered
FGX 50S and
FGX 40T NSW plates

[XWGT]

FG-X G6ET

Could be the longest name in history

[Grippy]

Originally Posted by JPFS1

that's the point, it's NOT a new model... and even on that point, not even close to what was initially intended.

Visually to customers it is a new model, it looks nothing like an FG even if under the skin there are next to no differences which puzzles me why they named it FGX.

[Hawkeye84]

G6E - That *** is class

[mac_man_luke]

Rear looks as bad as the front looks good.

Looks like some odd mondeo hybrid but just bad :(

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Sloth

FZ reminds me of Holden Z series run out models.

just like VE HSV's were called E-series?

[Trump]

Originally Posted by JPFS1

that's the point, it's NOT a new model... and even on that point, not even close to what was initially intended.

What was omitted?

[FG50T]

Can't comprehend how they haven't given the xr8 a real exhaust tip. Small thing but it's imo it's an ugly trademark.

[SensationFG8]

The XR8 has 4 real exhaust tips, it's the G6 that doesn't have one...

[blk6t]

Only real gripe and I know it's picky but why Ford do you still use the same exhaust tip on the XR6 that was introduced on the BA back in 2002...12 years ago???

The XR6 and Turbo should get the same dual exhaust holes in the rear diffuser and have larger single tips like the SV6.

[elfinke]

Originally Posted by blk6t

Only real gripe and I know it's picky but why Ford do you still use the same exhaust tip on the XR6 that was introduced on the BA back in 2002...12 years ago???

The XR6 and Turbo should get the same dual exhaust holes in the rear diffuser and have larger single tips like the SV6.

Agreed 100%. As great as that rear end otherwise appears, keeping the trapezoidal single exhaust outlet as standard is a let down. Nice to know that the XR8 won't.

Or a bummer, perhaps

[PepeLePew]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

http://performancedrive.com.au/2015-...-310kw-engine/

Well apparently the guys that work there don't know about this.....and the journos do. Or more likely pure speculation. Why bother really, it's bloody rapid in its current form.

[FPV8U]

FGX hey...

Not really sold on the name or the car yet, i wanted to like this car but unless it grabs me in person so far I'm not going to be getting one.

That's not the stance i had before seeing it.

[Sam_Boss260]

Wonder if the G6ET will get the rear bootlip spoiler and a different exhaust tip?