'08 Falcon CGIs

[omicron]

Rather than type out the whole article, these are the main points:

• 5.4 V8 in Falcon XR8 goes from current 260kW/500Nm (349hp/369lb-ft) to 290kW/520Nm (389hp/383lb-ft), available with 6-speed manual or ZF 6-speed automatic.
• 5.4 V8 in FPV range goes from current 302kW/540Nm (405hp/398lb-ft) to 310kW/550Nm (416hp/406lb-ft), available with 6-speed manual or ZF 6-speed automatic.
• 4.0 I6 in Falcon XT, Futura, Fairmont and XR6 goes from current 190kW/383Nm (255hp/282lb-ft) to 205kW/395Nm (275hp/291lb-ft), available with 6-speed manual in some models or 5-speed automatic.
• 4.0 I6 turbo in Falcon XR6 Turbo goes from current 245kW/480Nm (329hp/354lb-ft) to 260kW/500Nm (349hp/369lb-ft), available with 6-speed manual or ZF 6-speed automatic.
• Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia models no longer available with 230kW 5.4 V8 - now six-cylinder only.
• Interior engineered for LHD, but export program no longer going ahead.
• Retains BF Falcon chassis architecture, with various tweaks here and there.
• No wagon details as yet.

[FoMoJo]

It looks absolutely fabulous !  What's the platform.  Is it ancient?

[omicron]

It looks absolutely fabulous !  What's the platform.  Is it ancient?

The platform's origins are with the 1998 AU Falcon, but that was substantially revised for the 2002 BA Falcon, and again for the 2006 BF Falcon. At present, the current Falcon is fully competitive with the all-new VE Commodore in a ride and handling context, and with additional development for the Orion it should be at least as good if not better.

[SVT666]

Bring the Falcon to North America Ford!!!  I NEED ONE!

[Raza]

I think if they went with a bigger grille and a smaller bumper mouth, it would look better. 

[Cookie Monster]

Don't like the FPV's, but the XR6 looks absolutely awesome.

[LonghornTX]

Looks pretty cool.  The interior, though, looks like a snooz fest.

[Raza]

Looks pretty cool.  The interior, though, looks like a snooz fest.

I think the engine is supposed to keep you awake.  This isn't a Camry which lists shiny plastics as a safety feature.