FORD FALCON

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Specification levels
The Ford FG Falcon is sold in 7 different trim levels. There are three distinct groups. The base, G
Series and XR. The G Series represents the premium luxury variants and the XRs are the sport
variants. The models are XT, G6, G6E, G6E Turbo, XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8. The ute variants
include the base Falcon Ute, the R6, XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8.

From April 2009 production, an update was introduced. This involved an improvement in fuel
consumption on six-cylinder models fitted with the optional six-speed automatic. It was also
announced that the LPG E-Gas models, like the petrol-powered versions of the FG sedan range,
had been awarded the full five-stars in the ANCAP crash safety test. The five-star rating, up
from four, was not due to any structural changes to the FG, but by the introduction of ESC
which was previously only fitted to petrol-powered FG sedans. ESC was also made standard on
the previous E-Gas BF III Falcon wagons still in production (previously unavailable). ESC fitment
will be extended to the utility body styles from May 2009, excluding the base XL and R6 Ute,
where it will be optional. From June 2010, all sedan models received Bluetooth mobile phone
integration and iPod integration as standard equipment.

Falcon XT

The XT is the base model of the FG Falcon range. The XT has a business class suspension tune:
the rear suspension is Ford's Control Blade IRS, and the front suspension is virtual pivot link, the
same architecture as found in the Territory. The brakes are carried over from the BF Falcon. The
engine is the revised I6 Barra Engine which now produces 195 kW (261 hp) at 6000 rpm and 391
Nm (288 lbft) of torque, 201kW / 409Nm of torque is available with RON95 fuel. These figures
further rise to 208 kW (279 hp) and 420 Nm (310 lbft) on premium 98 octane fuel. The
The Ford FG Falcon is a full-size car produced by the Ford Motor Company of Australia
since 2008. The FG series is the current model of the Ford Falcon and is the seventh
generation of the car. It was first previewed at a press event on 17 February 2008.

The FG Falcon has achieved an ANCAP five star safety rating, being the first Australian
manufactured car to do so, achieving a score of 34.6 out of 37.

6000rpm peak power band allows for faster pick-up acceleration, better overtaking
acceleration and overall engine's willingness to accelerate compared to more hesitant BA/BF
variants. The XT engine specification is identical to the non-turbo XR6, G6, G6E and Utility
vehicle variants powered by the 4.0L engine. At launch, the standard transmission was a new 5-
speed auto, replacing the previous Australian designed and made 4-speed. The ZF 6-speed auto
was optional from the launch in 2008, and has a slightly however insignificantly quicker
performance in gears above the second gear as compared to the French designed 5 speed and
slightly better fuel economy due to slightly quicker shifts in third, fourth, fifth and sixth gears;
and more regularly engaging clutch lock-up. This is primarily due to the software the operates
the ZF unit but also the unit's inherit mechanical shift quality. In July 2010, the 6-speed was
made standard. Both the 5- and the 6- speed retain the 3.73:1 final open differential ratio with
LSD optional on XR6 models. During numerous tests a standard 5- or 6- speed FG XT 4.0L petrol
is capable of outrunning all previous generations of non-turbo Falcons as well as some previous
generation V8 models; thus exhibiting quicker performance than for example a 5.4L 3V 4-speed
automatic Falcon of the sixth generation.

The new styling is based around the kinetic design Ford Europe uses for their cars. The interior
has been improved from the previous model. The centre console has been lifted to make for a
more luxurious and spacious feeling. The interior is more roomy and has better entry and exit
for front and rear passengers. The XT is now better equipped, it has a MP3 compatible CD
player, 3.5 mm (0.14 in) auxiliary audio input jack, single zone automatic climate control, cruise
control, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat back, front and rear power windows, four airbags,
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Emergency Brake Assist and a driver fatigue warning
system.[6] From 1 September 2008, all XT models have been specified with alloy wheels as
standard equipment, previously an extra-cost option This replaced the standard 16" x 6.5" steel
wheels that used plastic wheel covers or center hub caps.

Falcon XR6

The base model in the XR range, which features the same 4.0L I6 engine found in the XT, G6 and
G6E. It has the same features as the XT, plus a 6-Speed manual transmission, 17 x 8-inch 5-
spoke alloy wheels; optional 18- and 19-inch are available, Sports Control Blade Independent
Rear Suspension (IRS), Sports body kit with side skirts and rear bumper, rear spoiler, front fog
lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio controls, alloy pedal covers and
cloth sports seats. All FG Falcons fitted with the naturally aspirated 4.0L I6 have a Fuel
Management system which tunes the car to 201 kW (270 hp)and 409 Nm (302 lbft) on 95
octane and 210 kW (282 hp) with 420 Nm (310 lbft) on 98 octane. It can also be had with an
automatic transmission, with a choice of 5 or 6-speed. Both having slightly quicker acceleration
than the manual variant. As of July 2010, the 5-speed automatic is no longer available. The XR6
with the French made 5-speed was capable of a 0100 km/h of just ~6.2 seconds according to
numerous sources including private tests; among a mix of figures ranging from 6.4 to 6.8s
according to different sources; while the 6 speed ZF allows for slightly better fuel economy and
moreover smoother in real life driving.

Falcon XR6 Turbo

The Turbo model of the XR6 comes with all of the features of the standard XR6 plus 18 x 8-inch
5-spoke alloy wheels, limited slip differential, and upgraded front brakes. It uses the same 4.0L
I6 Turbo engine that is found in the G6E Turbo. Performance wise, it is considered the fastest
model in the FG Falcon range capable of 0100 km/hr in 5.0s, excluding the Falcon based FPV
models from Ford Australia's performance vehicle partner Ford Performance Vehicles. The
Inline 6 Turbo engine has a maximum power of 270 kW (362 hp) and maximum torque of 533
Nm (393 lbft). The I6 engine has the ability to provide the driver with an overboost feature
which engages temporarily when the throttle is fully depressed at speed, the peak power will
remain constant however the torque will increase to provide the driver with 586 Nm (432
lbft).


G6

Up from the XT, this is the base model in the G series. The G6 is the direct replacement for the
Futura. It is powered by the same 4.0L engine and was originally mated to the five-speed
automatic (upgraded to the ZF six-speed automatic in 2010). Besides the suspension, which is
the sport-luxury tune found in the G6E, the drivetrain of the car is the same as the XT.
Equipment levels are increased in the G6. It comes with front fog lights, a leather-wrapped
steering wheel with mounted audio controls, rear parking sensors, sports body kit with side
skirts and rear bumper, 17-inch alloy wheels.



G6E

The G6E is a step up from the G6, it is the replacement for the old Fairmont Ghia. It includes all
of the features of the G6, plus a ZF six-speed automatic transmission, dual zone automatic
climate control, a premium audio system, leather seats, Bluetooth mobile phone integration,
reversing camera, curtain and side thorax airbags, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, 17 x
8-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, front scuff plates and an overhead sunglass console. It also
features Mercedes-Benz styled side indicators on the side mirrors, similar to that on premium
European cars.
GPS-equipped Ford Falcons (Ford G Series)[10] can warn of traffic incidents via TMC.


G6E Turbo

The G6E Turbo is the same as the G6E, except it has an I6 turbocharged engine, 18 x 8-inch 7-
spoke alloy wheels, iPod integration, turbo decals and a boot mounted spoiler. The engine is
the same as that found in the XR6 Turbo, giving it a 0100 km/h (062 mph) sprint time of 4.9
seconds.


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Falcon_(FG)
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