FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 314

LeadFoot81 · 20-09-2014, 11:09 PM

Da dum. Da dummm...

Bobman · 21-09-2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Any reason the G6ET no longer has a boot lip spoiler?

Agreed. Sucks about no lip spoiler as it looks like a base model with someone fitting larger wheels. The lip spoiler really made the G6ET in the FG model from the rear and 3/4 view.

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

2010 they are the 50th anniversary ones.

Which are essentially 2008 version with some shadowing effect.

Jason[98.EL] · 21-09-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

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Da dum. Da dummm...

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How Mustang does that look

I was thinking that with the one I spotted in Geelong the other day but I only got a quick look but looking at that pic

I say ford au are trying to convince us that the stang is the way to go

I for one love the look I hope i might be in the position to get a new xr8 when they come out

fgpsi · 21-09-2014, 12:24 AM

I thought the G6ET had turbo badges ? Thought this one was a G6E non turbo..

**Fordman1** · 21-09-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

I thought the G6ET had turbo badges ? Thought this one was a G6E non turbo..

Nope.

Red E means Turbo.

moparodbuster · 21-09-2014, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by barraxr8

thanks, much better !

lol! Not.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 21-09-2014, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

I thought the G6ET had turbo badges ? Thought this one was a G6E non turbo..

yeah red symbolises the hot models now, XR6 and G6E are turbos, XR8 is obviously what it says.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 21-09-2014, 08:20 AM

From what i can tell, the FG-X is a marketing tool to convince people to buy what's coming next. As Jason said, when you see the XR from the front, in particular the XR8, it says "buy a mustang soon please" and from the rear it says "Your next car is the Ford Fusion/Mondeo". "see you in a year or so".

It explains why i can't mentally match the styling of the back of the car to the front.

Road_Warrior · 21-09-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

From what i can tell, the FG-X is a marketing tool to convince people to buy what's coming next. As Jason said, when you see the XR from the front, in particular the XR8, it says "buy a mustang soon please" and from the rear it says "Your next car is the Ford Fusion/Mondeo". "see you in a year or so".

It explains why i can't mentally match the styling of the back of the car to the front.

Really? All i'm seeing is "buy me please"

**Sorted** · 21-09-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Really? All i'm seeing is "buy me please"

Yep saw one parked at Cardina Park or whatever its called in Geelong - its one hot beast

This thread is full of so many lol's

**Professor Farnsworth** · 21-09-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Really? All i'm seeing is "buy me please"

Yes but I was going a little deeper into the meaning than that. I'd get one but have other aspirations at the moment.

fgpsi · 21-09-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Nope.

Red E means Turbo.

So why do they have the turbo badge on the xr6 turbo? Should've just had the red 6 for that and no turbo badge

Falcon_Crazy · 21-09-2014, 02:05 PM

I love the shot on the wing morror - those DRLs look the goods..that bonnet bulge leads to other bulges...do i keep my XR6T Ute and buy an XR8 Sedan....time to build new garage...

LooLoo18 · 21-09-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

yeah red symbolises the hot models now, XR6 and G6E are turbos, XR8 is obviously what it says.

Doesn't the XR6 Turbo still have the Turbo badge? Im sure there are some pics on here with a Turbo badge

Mainforcepatrol · 21-09-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LooLoo18

Doesn't the XR6 Turbo still have the Turbo badge? Im sure there are some pics on here with a Turbo badge

There was an earlier pic with with an XR6 Turbo badge on the boot.It was likened to the bagde that was worn by the VL Turbo.

Adamz Ghia · 21-09-2014, 04:01 PM

These pics prove one thing for me. In future press release photos, real cars should be used regardless of cost. The G series looks very average in the press photos but the above pics look magic! The chrome really stands out amd add an extra dimension to the design...

baboon · 21-09-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon_Crazy

..that bonnet bulge leads to other bulges...

....schaaaawiiiinngggaahh!.....

**Professor Farnsworth** · 21-09-2014, 05:38 PM

yeah buy who knows what the final badging will be

**Fordman1** · 21-09-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

yeah buy who knows what the final badging will be

What you see.

JPFS1 · 21-09-2014, 09:59 PM

Accurate profile render..

**Professor Farnsworth** · 21-09-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Barraxr8

What you see.

so no continuity then?

**PepeLePew** · 21-09-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

From what i can tell, the FG-X is a marketing tool to convince people to buy what's coming next. As Jason said, when you see the XR from the front, in particular the XR8, it says "buy a mustang soon please" and from the rear it says "Your next car is the Ford Fusion/Mondeo". "see you in a year or so".

It explains why i can't mentally match the styling of the back of the car to the front.

VF got there first.....check it against GM's global styling cues. Seems both camps are playing the same card with their final looks, THOUGH, arguably, FG2 was already on it's way.......

AUS GRUNT · 22-09-2014, 01:12 AM

One thing i have notice for a while with the prototypes, is that there are no xr badges on the rear doors anymore

**Dave R** · 22-09-2014, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

Accurate profile render..

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I wouldn't call that totally accurate. Those windows aren't even from a Falcon and the bootlid looks about an inch short to my eyes. 3/4 panel to rear bumper join is also off.

JPFS1 · 22-09-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

I wouldn't call that totally accurate. Those windows aren't even from a Falcon and the bootlid looks about an inch short to my eyes. 3/4 panel to rear bumper join is also off.

You are right, it's not 100%, some of the shut lines are rounded off, like outer edge of head lamp into frnt 3/4 panel. but overall, I thought it was a better representation of the profile than some of other profile photoshops.

richo77 · 22-09-2014, 11:01 AM

Definatley no lip spoiler on production models on the G6E then?

fgpsi · 22-09-2014, 11:10 AM

Wish the XR spoiler was a little higher

**PridenJoy** · 22-09-2014, 01:54 PM

Saw a gold XR6 Turbo on hume hwy last week. Definitely has a turbo badge on the RHS bottom of the boot lid. Sorry, no pics, think the driver was in a hurry

Callum31 · 22-09-2014, 02:05 PM

I think the G6E doesn't have a Turbo badge only the red 'E' for a 'neater' look. That was their reason before for not having a Falcon badge on the FG MKII.

And XR6 Turbo would have the 'Turbo' badge for a 'sportier' look.

LooLoo18 · 22-09-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

I think the G6E doesn't have a Turbo badge only the red 'E' for a 'neater' look. That was their reason before for not having a Falcon badge on the FG MKII.

And XR6 Turbo would have the 'Turbo' badge for a 'sportier' look.

I think they should just leave it with the red 6 no need for a turbo badge

Not sure how a turbo badge makes it look more "sportier"