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Old 10-09-2014, 05:08 PM   #8911
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Id say its supposed to be 1876kg, not 1776kg
That makes them heavier than the GTF!
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Old 10-09-2014, 05:23 PM   #8912
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The New XR8 is Supercharged right? Website doesn't say it is...
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Old 10-09-2014, 05:43 PM   #8913
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Yes, It is...


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Old 10-09-2014, 06:01 PM   #8914
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Saw this on the "Support the new 2014 Falcon" page

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Old 10-09-2014, 06:02 PM   #8915
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The New XR8 is Supercharged right? Website doesn't say it is...

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I took a deposit for a blue manual, no firm price, just means when the time comes to order for the dealership the order goes in with the first lot, which we haven't done yet.
When it comes to price you should negotiate once they have pricing, but if they are decent people they will come too you with a good price first

Imagine all the hate you will get on your Facebook page if they're not, you've only been drumming on to people for ages acting like you know all the details.
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Old 10-09-2014, 06:05 PM   #8916
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Id say its supposed to be 1876kg, not 1776kg
Or conversely 1761Kg instead of 1861Kg.

My BA XR8 sedan is 1745Kg, and the FPV GS is 1774.
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Old 10-09-2014, 06:07 PM   #8917
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Old 10-09-2014, 06:09 PM   #8918
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The things I note most on XR8

Everything premium is standard, that means no sub 50k car.

The suspension is listed exactly the same as the xr6t except "performance tuned" versus "sports tuned".

Towing is 1600 on auto, definitely supercharged.
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Of course it is, you have been here the entire time right? The key people here have been confirming this for months.
Report it on your facebook page.
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Old 10-09-2014, 06:29 PM   #8921
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So how many of you milkshakes are going to buy one now you pretty much know what it is?
I'm in and the minister for finance has approved. But if it's North of 60k it's gonna have to be something really special to close the deal as in R-spec as has been suggested.

If it's not supercharged I'm out no matter the price.

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The di-vct 16 listed on the XR8 must be a typo carried over from the I6 description, the Miami is 32V and so is the coyote.

Also coyote is ti-vct not di-vct (I think Miami is just vct, could be wrong tho)
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Old 10-09-2014, 06:38 PM   #8923
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Of course it is, you have been here the entire time right? The key people here have been confirming this for months.
Report it on your facebook page.
As everyone else has said yes it's supercharged, callum check your own Facebook page you posted a snap chat pic of the first XR8 off the line with bonnet up showing the supercharged engine.......
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Old 10-09-2014, 06:43 PM   #8924
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Old 10-09-2014, 06:57 PM   #8925
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I know im late but I just checked the specs out comparing the xr6t and xr8. The xr8 comes with EVERYTHING. I guess it'll definitely be more than 65k? Just a wild guess don't shoot me if im wrong. Has pricing been released yet?
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Old 10-09-2014, 07:11 PM   #8926
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I know im late but I just checked the specs out comparing the xr6t and xr8. The xr8 comes with EVERYTHING. I guess it'll definitely be more than 65k? Just a wild guess don't shoot me if im wrong. Has pricing been released yet?
They won't sell any at more then 65k
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I realy want the XR8 but if its out of my price
range I will be just as happy with an XR6T.

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Old 10-09-2014, 07:26 PM   #8928
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Is that the colour they are painting GTF no 500??

It looks dark for Gold but I'm assuming that's because it's taken indoors under bad light or is it suppose to be a bronze??

XR8 looks fantastic. But then all fords do!

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Is it just me or does the rear XR8 badge look like its just been slapped on there? It just doesnt like right in that position.
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Would have thought lane change assist would have at least been available on the higher spec models. Had this on a rental SV6 (standard feature - optional on evoke) recently and think it is a good accident avoiding feature.
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Is it just me or does the rear XR8 badge look like its just been slapped on there? It just doesnt like right in that position.
Will look awesome de-badged.
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Will look awesome de-badged.
Agreed. Its such a minor detail but it just makes the back look awkward...I too would remove it.

Other wise thats pretty nice.
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Interestingly a shorter length on the new model XR's, which results in less front & rear overhang:

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Rear Overhang: 1179 mm
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Old 10-09-2014, 08:55 PM   #8934
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Turning your head is an even better accident avoidence feature.
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Looks like a change from the dunlops to michelin, a good thing in my view.
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That front end just s**ts on the Commodore design, the rear is a bit odd much like the Commodore but I suppose we can get used to it.
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Looks fine but I'd prefer it on the right side
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Nothing amazing there.
NOTE: those exact words have been up since the fg release...hence the pic of the fg with that info...but still could possibly be unchanged in engine specs, but no official word from ford ?
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It would look sensational with a GT (or better still TE50) rear wing
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Price will be the decider......
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