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

[Bobman]

While people are saying no HWP XR8s, what about NSW who won't have F6s anymore and want their Brembo outfit?

Here's hoping XR8!

[zoomie]

Originally Posted by Bobman

While people are saying no HWP XR8s, what about NSW who won't have F6s anymore and want their Brembo outfit?

Here's hoping XR8!

There XR6T's already have the same brembo set up as the F6's but with old BA2 F6 18" rims.

[zoomie]

Originally Posted by Bonn

Would be surprised to see XR8 HWP, as am fairly certain they would have swapped to XR6T due to fuel consumption.

Was getting booked in '04 0r '05, by a Winter White XR8 and once the business was out of the way (got a GOOD discount on the fine, km/h and $ wise), we compared cars, motors, etc - i had the BA Barra 220 - and old mate tells me they were having to fill the BA XR8s TWICE per shift, and the VZ Bommodores ONCE per shift.
He was looking at a Pearl Blue Barra 220 for personal use, and was impressed with the economy i was getting, which was not that different to a 4.0 at the time.
Such a shame there's no base V8 FG sedan OR wagon....
When was the last V8 Ford wagon? XE?????

Back in June after the AFF drags nats my old man and I did a road trip from Heathcote up to Canberra and then down to Batemans bay along the coast and then back to home in SA.

I got pulled over by a Yellow SS cop car and after doing the random breath test etc we got to talking about cars and my F6 in particular... I informed Mr plod that I was getting around 780-820kms out of a tank on this trip and he said damn that's good, the SS cop cars are getting around 250-280Kms max per tank was his reply but by the way he took off down the road after chatting to me it wasn't a bit of wonder why

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by zoomie

I got pulled over by a Yellow SS cop car and after doing the random breath test etc we got to talking about cars and my F6 in particular... I informed Mr plod that I was getting around 800-850kms out of a tank on this trip and he said damn that's good, the SS cop cars are getting around 250-280Kms max per tank was his reply but by the way he took off down the road after chatting to me it wasn't a bit of wonder why

They also tend to leave the HWP cars running at all times, the amount of fuel they'd burn through just idling would contribute to their shocking range.

And I'm not sure if this has been posted (black XR8, quality not great).

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=888351377859213

[zoomie]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

They also tend to leave the HWP cars running at all times, the amount of fuel they'd burn through just idling would contribute to their shocking range.

He switched off whilst chatting to me.... maybe he was nearly out of fuel

This was on the Barton highway from Yass to Canberra

[AGS302]

The cop cars also carry a fair bit extra weight with all the kit they carry.

[Dissgrace]

NSW HWP GTF currently with DJR in QLD. Reported 600+kw. Why would cops settle for xr8

[Elks]

Originally Posted by Dissgrace

NSW HWP GTF currently with DJR in QLD. Reported 600+kw. Why would cops settle for xr8

Very cool but that's a promo car. There will only be one of them.

[Dissgrace]

Originally Posted by Elks

Very cool but that's a promo car. There will only be one of them.

Yeah I know. NSW GOVT too broke too buy all 250 of them

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by Dissgrace

NSW HWP GTF currently with DJR in QLD. Reported 600+kw. Why would cops settle for xr8

Oh Oh here we go again with all the AFF whinges - our precious tax money, why do cops need a car like this, I'm so poor and I'm so jealous the cops get a GTF and I don't - waaaaaaaambulance time

BUT THAT IS AWESOME - LOVE IT

[Moose]

Not sure if this has already been discussed but while dropping off my new plates for my GTF at my dealer, I did discuss the new XR8. He informed me that they will be 315kW with standard Brembo's running the GT wheels. couldn't tell me anymore, will be interesting to see.

[99AUXR]

Love to see that car get done under the hoon laws and auctioned off

[rst2000]

Originally Posted by Moose

Not sure if this has already been discussed but while dropping off my new plates for my GTF at my dealer, I did discuss the new XR8. He informed me that they will be 315kW with standard Brembo's running the GT wheels. couldn't tell me anymore, will be interesting to see.

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by Moose

Not sure if this has already been discussed but while dropping off my new plates for my GTF at my dealer, I did discuss the new XR8. He informed me that they will be 315kW with standard Brembo's running the GT wheels. couldn't tell me anymore, will be interesting to see.

I've had a dealer say 335, another say FPV engine with unknown spec, and now this. Just shows that we won't know 100% until launch.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by FGX335

I've had a dealer say 335, another say FPV engine with unknown spec, and now this. Just shows that we won't know 100% until launch.

But i know.

[Polyal]

No it just goes to show that 99.9% of the time the supply chain is the last to know, and they will tell you anything to get a signature.

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by Moose

Not sure if this has already been discussed but while dropping off my new plates for my GTF at my dealer, I did discuss the new XR8. He informed me that they will be 315kW with standard Brembo's running the GT wheels. couldn't tell me anymore, will be interesting to see.

If it was only going to be the 315kw in the xr8...then there would probly be a xr8 ute, as ford reckons the ute rear end can't handle the 335 engine...but i think its already been confirmed by ford that there isn't going to be any v8 ute...and if they follow suit like previous xr8 models, they end up with the previous GT spec engines.

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

But i know.

I may have missed it, but why are you so certain? Would love something to take to the bank, and not get my hopes up.

[Gobes32]

My guess would be 315 with maybe a special edition towrds the end with the GT tune. Maybe an XR8 Sprint?????

[apolloxbgt]

The guys driving the cars I took photos of said the car will be an rspec gt underneath, insiders on here have all but confired the same, rspec gt's were not 315.....

[99AUXR]

they have got no reason not to go 335 because they are using wider rears. But they could lose out going 315

[Smoke Pursuit]

They wouldn't fit brembo brakes if they were going 315....

They have to fit brembo brakes if they go 335.

[FGX335]

I know what we've seen on the roads and what that means, but I can't help but feel that there could be a base and a premium spec. Still hoping I am wrong.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by FGX335

I know what we've seen on the roads and what that means, but I can't help but feel that there could be a base and a premium spec. Still hoping I am wrong.

Your wrong dude. just accept what I am telling you.

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

They wouldn't fit brembo brakes if they were going 315....

They have to fit brembo brakes if they go 335.

Ford would not put R-Spec 375 Tyres on a 315 kw XR8, and the lack of an XR8 Ute indicates a 335 Kw for the XR8 (highest certified ute spec 315Kw).

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

Ford would not put R-Spec 375 Tyres on a 315 kw XR8

Why not? I think it is a kickass idea.

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

Why not? I think it is a kickass idea.

You could be right, but I think R-Spec 375 Tyyes would be deemed as High Performance and inconsistent with the lower spec/tune engine.

Secondly, there would be additional cost for DSC Calibration, when they could use the existing 335 Kw tune and R-Spec 375 Rears with no extra calibration costs. Remember there is NO production cost saving between the 315 & 335 - only software tune.

[Smoke Pursuit]

They are actually 275 tyres.. not 375... Geeeze.

Also there is no calibration for Brembos on the 315 motor.

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

Secondly, there would be additional cost for DSC Calibration, when they could use the existing 335 Kw tune and R-Spec 375 Rears with no extra calibration costs.

Has Ford actually confirmed that they did calibrate the DSC for the wider rear tyres, or is that an assumption? (I'm not being ****y about it, I just might have missed it).

They'd only save money (and we don't know how much that is) reusing the R Spec calibration if the XR8 is reusing the same suspension too.

Basically if they do change DSC settings between different models and option packs (and I'm as yet not convinced they do) then any brake, suspension, transmission/driveline and engine differences would need it to be recalibrated. So the two options are:

1. Recalibration isn't expensive and they do it for every change.
2. Recalibration is too expensive and the XR8 is just a GT or a GT Rspec with a different badge, and it doesn't matter what wheels or suspension or motor it comes with because the tune is the same.

[lucas2]

I think the XR8 needs to be 335...335 sounds a lot better than 315, I'm sure prospective buyers tossing up between an SS(v) or an XR8 would be more swayed by the 335.