RATE: Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo *Info/Pics/Vid/Link*

[GTS_300_Coupe]

XR6 Turbo TV Commercial 14mb

2005 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo

Engine: 4.0 Litre Turbocharged Inline 6
Power: 240kW/322hp @ 5250rpm
Torque: 450Nm/330lb-ft @ 2000rpm
Body: 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission: 4 speed sequential sports shift Auto / 6 speed Manual
Drivetrain: Front Engine/Rear Drive
Wheels: Alloy 8x17" rims, 235/45 R17
Kerb Weight: 1690kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68 Litres
Max Towing Capability (trailer + load): 1200kg
Braking Distance: 80km/h to 0 - 26.5 metres
Price: $43,000 AUS

Fuel Consumption:
City (litres/100km) - 10.4
Highway (litres/100km) - 14.6

Acceleration Figures:
50-80km/h - 3.2 secs (in 3rd gear)
60-100km/h - 4.1 secs (in 3rd gear)
0-80km/h - 4.9 secs
0-100km/h (59mph) - 5.9 secs
0-400metres (1/4) - 14.3 secs

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Sorry I dont know if this is the right forum but anyway.
While on the subject of hot Fords, what are your opinions on this car guys?
If Ford America replaced the old Taurus with one of these would you be interested in buying one for the family or just yourself?
Its not in the same category as a Mustang so it could be a good addition to the US market for large sized 4 door sedans.

 

[allie]

looks as bad as the gto

XR6 Turbo TV Commercial 14mb

2005 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo

Engine: 4.0 Litre Turbocharged Inline 6
Power: 240kW/322hp @ 5250rpm
Torque: 450Nm/330lb-ft @ 2000rpm
Body: 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission: 4 speed sequential sports shift Auto / 6 speed Manual
Drivetrain: Front Engine/Rear Drive
Wheels: Alloy 8x17" rims, 235/45 R17
Kerb Weight: 1690kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68 Litres
Max Towing Capability (trailer + load): 1200kg
Braking Distance: 80km/h to 0 - 26.5 metres
Price: $43,000 AUS

Fuel Consumption:
City (litres/100km) - 10.4
Highway (litres/100km) - 14.6

Acceleration Figures:
50-80km/h - 3.2 secs (in 3rd gear)
60-100km/h - 4.1 secs (in 3rd gear)
0-80km/h - 4.9 secs
0-100km/h (59mph) - 5.9 secs
0-400metres (1/4) - 14.3 secs

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Sorry I dont know if this is the right forum but anyway.
While on the subject of hot Fords, what are your opinions on this car guys?
If Ford America replaced the old Taurus with one of these would you be interested in buying one for the family or just yourself?
Its not in the same category as a Mustang so it could be a good addition to the US market for large sized 4 door sedans.

looks a lot like the bad gto.

 

[delurker]

It's rather "plain" but it's hard to argue with 322 hp. I like the interior. If it were between this and a homely old Taurus, I'd take this in a heartbeat.

 

[pumpkinfish]

The GTO came to mind instantly for me too. Maybe it is an Aussie design thing. How else can two different car makers have such similar bland stylings?

 

[tylers65]

The hard thing is that most people in the states do not have an appreciation of fine high performance sedans.

Although I do tend to agree that the GTO is a bit drab in the looks department, it still has a fantastic sleeper appeal.

The Aussie Falcons (IMHO) are some of the absolute coolest performance sedans out there.

Mustangs being what they are (Muscular coupes) draw a certain crowd. This crowd is more apt to appreciate anything with 2 doors that is fast and can handle. I prefer the ability to pull up to a light and waste the guy next to me without him knowing what just hit him.

If my Lincoln had that kind of power and potential for more power, I would be VERY happy.

Now if Ford would just import them into the states.

 

[Roni]

IMO this would be a great addition to fords stable, A 4L turbo Sedan with plenty of Zip would sell well in N.A.

 

[Szlachcic]

The lights look a lot like the ones on the previous model of the RSX.

 

[05MGT]

Why do the Aussies get all the hot rods...

 

[slyman]

Why do the Aussies get all the hot rods...

same feelings here as well it just ticks me off a little when these guys are getting all those cool looking and not to mention fast rods!! :damnit:

 

[MyBlueOval]

I thought they discontinued the CONTOUR!

 

[delurker]

I thought they discontinued the CONTOUR!

...and its sister ship, the Mercury Mistake.

 

[kevins05v-6]

actually looks similar to the Mazda 6.
4.0turbo huh? interesting

 

[ExCon]

Sure wish the Mustang seats were made as well as those look!! Great to see Ford thinking "out of the box" for once!!

 

[Klay]

hmm well I don't care for its design too much but it looks like it has decent performance
Although I can't really tell how much it weighs and cost since its not in pounds or dollars

 

[GTS_300_Coupe]

hmm well I don't care for its design too much but it looks like it has decent performance
Although I can't really tell how much it weighs and cost since its not in pounds or dollars

1690kg = 3725lbs
$43,000 AUD = $33,546 USD

 

[dbucfan]

aw lawkit! aw lawkit uh lau mate!

 

[topless beach]

Remember the 95 Taurus SHO?

How about a Five Hundred SVT?

 

[Power4]

Remember the 95 Taurus SHO?

How about a Five Hundred SVT?

The Taurus SHO was a sweet ride. I doubt there will be a SVT Five Hundred but I've heard they're planning a SVT version of the new Fusion sedan which should be really cool. If I have a garage with the new GT500 and a SVT Fusion I'd be a happy man.

 

[BlazerLT]

We need this car in NA BADLY.......

I would buy it.