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

[Sharka]

the front looks like a whale shark LOL big mouth small eyes .....certainly looks better with a deep set black out style mesh .....also thinking bought buying the FGX335 plate

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by joeyy17

Saw a glimpse of the the g6E on the Hume Freeway on the way back to Melbourne, it was white. If it was definitely a Falcon, it looks nothing like a falcon. But did look very luxurious.

What does this mean?
What does a Falcon look like? What are its defining features? 4 doors? Nope, there was the 2 door X-series falcons.
The squareness of the X series?
The rounded square edges on the E series?
The droopiness of the AU?
The tapered look in the B series?

Every generation of Falcon has changed the look (usually influenced by an overseas model or design philosophy). In between models were just evolutions of the previous as stop go before the all new models, but there is no defining feature of a Falcon, besides the Ford logo (and Falcon where applicable).
Simply put, it is a large 4 door RWD sedan made by Ford. Nothing more.

[FGX-351]

Originally Posted by Sharka

.....also thinking bought buying the FGX335 plate

It's unavailable if you're in QLD.

[bunna]

Originally Posted by joeyy17

Saw a glimpse of the the g6E on the Hume Freeway on the way back to Melbourne, it was white. If it was definitely a Falcon, it looks nothing like a falcon. But did look very luxurious.

You sure it wasn't the XT? (there isn't a white G6E running round).

[AUS GRUNT]

At first i wasn't sure about the rear end design when i first seen the release pics and also spy shots on weird angles that made the taillights look out of place etc...but now after seeing that shot of the black xr8 uncovered im starting to like it more and more, and i think the reason some think that the front of it looks weird is because of the inside top corners of the headlights are black and blend into the black paintwork of the car making it appear that the headlights are curved along the top...where as on the release pics with a brighter colour it displays a more aggressive look IMO

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Wretched

What does this mean?

I think he means that new lights on a FG looks nothing like a falcon...which means the FG doesn't look like a falcon...which means the BF, then AU...


I think I brained my damage trying to figure those sort of statements out...

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by FGX-351

It's unavailable if you're in QLD.

Cos they're MINE! Bwahahaha! Unless it comes as a 315, then haha on me.

[FGX-351]

Was waiting for you to jump in. lol
I'm still gambling for some form of 351. Haha

[Tbm1121]

Originally Posted by Windsor220

With the amount of pictures and rumoured info around they may as well just market it fully now. Its not like its going to hurt current Falcon sales.

What falcon sales would that be?

[joeyy17]

Originally Posted by Wretched

What does this mean?
What does a Falcon look like? What are its defining features? 4 doors? Nope, there was the 2 door X-series falcons.
The squareness of the X series?
The rounded square edges on the E series?
The droopiness of the AU?
The tapered look in the B series?

Every generation of Falcon has changed the look (usually influenced by an overseas model or design philosophy). In between models were just evolutions of the previous as stop go before the all new models, but there is no defining feature of a Falcon, besides the Ford logo (and Falcon where applicable).
Simply put, it is a large 4 door RWD sedan made by Ford. Nothing more.

You come across as offended? I just said it looks nothing like a falcon that could mean (and i meant it) as a good way, hence the backup luxurious opinion.

Thanks for the reassurance that the falcon still is a car anyways. Can't really detect specific intentions on a computer, so i'll let that slide.

[XXX747]

Originally Posted by boss engine

Cheers for the pics, but seriously, once again someone has a parked car and doesn't take photos of things we have not seen, like a direct side on shot, I want to see if the front and back dwell together nicely, cause the middle is unchanged. And also the flipping interior lol.

Buddy my mrs took the photos and she was blind drunk at 3am. I don't think she would be thinking of what tyre width is, if it had Brembos or anything else. If I was there I would have obviously obtained as much info as I could.

[amiers]

only thing o don't like is the baby rear wing. give it something that says LOOK AT ME!

[richo77]

Originally Posted by XXX747

Buddy my mrs took the photos and she was blind drunk at 3am. I don't think she would be thinking of what tyre width is, if it had Brembos or anything else. If I was there I would have obviously obtained as much info as I could.

Is that your mrs in the background checking facebook while waiting for you?

[XXX747]

Here, it has Brembos. Happy?

[GasoLane]

There are so many angry arrogant pedantic people in here that it beggars belief !

Some of the photo's shown in this thread are taken at the spur of the moment in not very favourable conditions.

If you think you can do better hang around Broadmeadows or Geelong 24/7. Then you can get your Interior/ Brembo/Tyre brand and size pics and show the rest of us.

Like the old saying......... "if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing"

[Falcon_Crazy]

Wow that black one looks pretty horn - The G6 up the snow also looks good in that colour.
Im loving look of the final 'Coon.

I reckon there is a lot of cleverness in having these out there now "naked" to be shared on social media. Opens up to more people who would see TVCs as a reason to mute and make a cuppa.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Falcon_Crazy

I reckon there is a lot of cleverness in having these out there now "naked" to be shared on social media. Opens up to more people who would see TVCs as a reason to mute and make a cuppa.

Marketing

[Bonn]

very cost-effective marketing, at that

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by XXX747

Here, it has Brembos. Happy?

Thanks for the photos, great to see it out in the open. Would have been nice to see the other stuff, but the fact that your wife caught this (or even noticed what it was) is phenomenal in itself. Can't wait to see this thing in the flesh!

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by FGX-351

Was waiting for you to jump in. lol
I'm still gambling for some form of 351. Haha

I take it that you ended up getting them? Worst case scenario, take it to a reputable tuner and get the GT-F tune. Oooh, now there's an idea!

[elfinke]

Great pics, thanks for sharing them! ALso, damn that is a fine looking car - with apologies to XXX747 missus, you'd probably be hard pressed to find something with a better looking front and back at that time in Melbourne

[ford man xf]

Could we expect Ford to offer the XR8 for $48,000 - $50,000 in manual form? Would be a good package

[elfinke]

Originally Posted by ford man xf

Could we expect Ford to offer the XR8 for $48,000 - $50,000 in manual form? Would be a good package

I've been hoping for $150/kw since the initial announcement.

[ford man xf]

Originally Posted by elfinke

I've been hoping for $150/kw since the initial announcement.

It will be an interesting pricing structure considering the Mustang will be selling side by side with the XR8.

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by ford man xf

Could we expect Ford to offer the XR8 for $48,000 - $50,000 in manual form? Would be a good package

My guess would be closer to 60k with the good brakes and leather, at least at the start if buyers are there?

Cheers Mick

[ford man xf]

Originally Posted by HO 3

My guess would be closer to 60k with the good brakes and leather, at least at the start if buyers are there?

Cheers Mick

Will it be competing with the SS or Clubsport?

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by ford man xf

Will it be competing with the SS or Clubsport?

I would say more as replacement for current GS sedan.....with perhaps a few more bells and whistles

Cheers Mick

[JPFS1]

[Fab]

Loving the front from that angle.
Looks tough.

[elfinke]

Originally Posted by JPFS1

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Unmistakably Falcon from the wider angle. Yum.

Originally Posted by ford man xf

It will be an interesting pricing structure considering the Mustang will be selling side by side with the XR8.

You know, that's not even something I had considered, but you're 100% right. I ISO-fixings weren't a personal consideration (oh and fitting the latest Callaways in too, I guess), the Mustang would be right at the top of my list.