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

[NAK302]

Originally Posted by suttoo

The XR8 has 335kw, brembos, leather and has black roof lining, Fact!

i've pretty much read most of this thread and what you say correlates with what is written here on ff. i have yet to see anything from ford, which would be considered "fact" by me.
i'm sure the xr8 will be a fine car and modern looking compared to fg, but like everything it will depreciate and still be an xr8.

[buggo]

While the new XR8 will just about be the best Falcon ever made, I still think the GT badge has a lot more pull than extra tech and performance has. Maybe not as much of a difference initially, but in 10 - 15+ years the gap will be bigger

An FG XR6 is a pretty good car, low 14's and plenty of gadgets and the rest, but I don't see any EL, EB, XY GT owners trading in for one. Even though *on paper* the XR6 is a better car.

[G6T]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Not going to happen out of respect for the GTF guys...and would you really do that to the bloke who dropped $200k on a Falcon?

Its 335...they could get away with 315 and it will still smash the SS but since its all in a tune then it keeps a buffer if Holden pull their finger out.

holden boys are saying hsv 340kw moter is going into vf2 ss redline, most people dont care about that its about who has biggerst numbers on the side. as i said most.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by buggo

While the new XR8 will just about be the best Falcon ever made, I still think the GT badge has a lot more pull than extra tech and performance has. Maybe not as much of a difference initially, but in 10 - 15+ years the gap will be bigger

An FG XR6 is a pretty good car, low 14's and plenty of gadgets and the rest, but I don't see any EL, EB, XY GT owners trading in for one. Even though *on paper* the XR6 is a better car.

/End GT talk in FGX thread

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by G6T

holden boys are saying hsv 340kw moter is going into vf2 ss redline.

Where is that going to leave the Clubspurt? They won't put the LSA in it...

[G6T]

speculation on a new engine lineup for hsv dont no whether lsa is staying vf2 upgrade we will no.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by G6T

speculation on a new engine lineup for hsv dont no whether lsa is staying vf2 upgrade we will no.

Not sure what language that is. Can anyone translate?

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Not sure what language that is. Can anyone translate?

No. But they'll put the 340 in the SS Redline the same day they put the LSA in the Clubby and the engine out of a F18 Hornet into the GTS.

I'd believe them going to 317 in the SS Redline, doing away with the normal Clubby and just having the 340 Clubsport R8 though. I think the Redline was cannibalising the normal Clubby anyway.

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by G6T

holden boys are saying hsv 340kw moter is going into vf2 ss redline, most people dont care about that its about who has biggerst numbers on the side. as i said most.

Will still get demolished by the xr8 and most likely the turbo too

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Not sure what language that is. Can anyone translate?

Pidgin English ?

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Will still get demolished by the xr8 and most likely the turbo too

For sure, the XR8 would absolutely demolish it even if it did have the 340 motor in it, which is extremely unlikely anyway.

[FGX335]

Just got a call from a dealer, Ford have issued him the specs of the car, in line with the website. No order codes or pricing, but it's good to see that the same info is being corroborated through multiple channels.

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by G6T

i will be very surprised if the xr8 hasn't got 351kw because the ecu or software whatever they did for gtf its a bit of a step backwards two the 335 maybe it could be badged 335 with some extra go.

Even if the new XR8 does come with the 351 GTF tune, my bet is Ford will still call it 335........keeping the official power output of the last of the GTs exclusive and a bit special will still have importance to Ford Au.

Cheers Mick

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

I actually don't think Ford would consider a Miami GT owner as a likely customer for the FGXXR8. In fact I doubt they'd even think a Boss 315 GT customer is prospective buyer.

I also would've thought most people on here understand why that's the case too.

The XR is going to be a cracking car, but it will never be a GT.

I know a few GTF owners that want an XR8 as a daily.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by HO 3

Even if the new XR8 does come with the 351 GTF tune, my bet is Ford will still call it 335........keeping the official power output of the last of the GTs exclusive and a bit special will still have importance to Ford Au.

Cheers Mick

It wont have that tune, regardless.

A 335 XR8 should dyno the same or similiar as a 335 R Spec.

[EASYBOSS]

Originally Posted by suttoo

The XR8 has 335kw, brembos, leather and has black roof lining, Fact!

Easy fix with a 351 badge

[suttoo]

If anyone is seriously considering an XR8, I'd suggest putting down a deposit. Stock will be hard to get

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by suttoo

If anyone is seriously considering an XR8, I'd suggest putting down a deposit. Stock will be hard to get

I've been told that without the order codes, an order can't be placed. That said, the dealers will surely place the orders as soon as this info is released, so if you aren't leaving a deposit, making contact with them as soon as you can is probably advised.

[Tbm1121]

All falcon models (except xr8) will have pricing released on oct 1st, xr8 engine spec and pricing released on oct 3rd, on sale date dec 1st, wholesale (sold to dealers) date begins in mid nov,

Dealers are beginning to order this week and next week,
If you want one of the very first ones order it once pricing comes out, then get the one you want

[Bonn]

Originally Posted by Polyal

/End GT talk in FGX thread

Better to have GT talk than SS/Redline/Clubdork/340 talk

[GT014]

Originally Posted by GT-0733

6 months ago i sold my ba gt cause i wanted a Mustang. the year long wait, zero information from my local dealer and no word on a supercharged model turned me away. enter ford's announcement of the xr8 with "apparently" fg gt running gear and wheels and another wait without any serious information from ford.

recently i found a beautifully kept, low kilometer fpv built fg gt. those two letters mean way more to me than feeling envious over the hot new front end. i'll be buying the fg gt and save on depreciation.

I agree, I'd rather a fg gt anyway. Will be interesting how many actually buy a xr8 on here that keep saying they will. After seeing the xr8 in the flesh, the front isn't as amazing as they think from the pics. The rear is stunning, but fg gt beats it overall, especially the front.

[XBv8mmm!]

Originally Posted by FGX335

I've been told that without the order codes, an order can't be placed. That said, the dealers will surely place the orders as soon as this info is released, so if you aren't leaving a deposit, making contact with them as soon as you can is probably advised.

As I said earlier, 3rd of Oct for pricing and final specs for the XR8.
Build numbers will be very limited.

[ford man xf]

Originally Posted by XBv8mmm!

As I said earlier, 3rd of Oct for pricing and final specs for the XR8.
Build numbers will be very limited.

The entire range will be limited, Ford want to pull out of local manufacturing big time, it's killing them, I really hope the FGX runs the full span of it's designated production run, fingers crossed, but it's unlikely.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by GT014

After seeing the xr8 in the flesh, the front isn't as amazing as they think from the pics.

Completely disagree. The front looks stunning, especially the DRL's.

Everyone has a different opinion.

[apolloxbgt]

Spotted The guys in bendigo again today:


Clearly parked in a busy carpark, I watched for 15 minutes and no one noticed them there. Not even the family that pulled up in the fg g6e right beside them.

Are people oblivious, or just don't care?

[PETE_XR6]

they don't care , the days of a new falcon being big news is long gone

[GasoLane]

Which one were you driving Boss ?

[Adamz Ghia]

Originally Posted by apolloxbgt

Spotted The guys in bendigo again today:
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Clearly parked in a busy carpark, I watched for 15 minutes and no one noticed them there. Not even the family that pulled up in the fg g6e right beside them.

Are people oblivious, or just don't care?

They might not be car people. Some people really don't care about anything auto...

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

They might not be car people. Some people really don't care about anything auto...

Unless you have a Lamborghini.

It's not even just Falcons, but cars in general.

10 years ago I had a new BA and often had comments at lights etc. That model was big news. FG-onwards it's not as appealing and even the VF Commodore isn't too exciting amongst many.

These days you really have to stand out and have something exotic to turn a head or something old school. Sad but true.

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

They might not be car people. Some people really don't care about anything auto...

That’s right, the majority of driver’s on the road wouldn’t give a toss what they are parked next to.