When was the last V8 Falcon Ute made?
When was the last V8 Falcon Ute made?
1978: In April 1978 the last Falcon ute is built at Eagle Farm as Ford shifted all ute production to Broadmeadows.
How many FG Falcons were sold in Australia?
The FG X Falcon was produced from October 2014 until the end of Ford vehicle production in Australia in October 2016. During this time, it only sold a little over 11,100 units.
How fast is XR6?
Performance
| 0 – 100 kph | 5.1 s |
|---|---|
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
Why buy a Ford Falcon XR8?
The hulking XR8 inhales the road, making drivers feel like Mad Max (Mel Gibson’s black Interceptor was a mid-’70s Falcon), and not just because you get to steer from the right seat. /media/61/ford-falcon-xr8-rear-photo-11014-s-inline-image.jpgp>
Where are the bolts on the XR8 made?
Tickford Vehicle Engineering, a joint venture between Ford and Tickford, the 58-year-old British coachbuilder that formerly was part of Aston Martin, bolts on the XR’s hardware at a facility across the Hume Highway from Ford’s Broadmeadows complex north of Melbourne. /media/61/ford-falcon-xr8-rear-photo-11014-s-inline-image.jpgp>
What are the specs of the Ford FG Ute?
The base FG ute comes with 16-inch steel wheels as standard, and is powered by the hearty 195kW/391Nm or the competent 156kW371Nm ‘E-Gas’ six. A six-speed manual, four-speed auto (‘E-Gas’ only), or six-speed auto can be optioned. The auto can even be optioned as a column shift for old schoolers.
What kind of engine does a Ford XR6 have?
The lineup starts with models powered by Ford’s Australia-only 4.0-liter SOHC in-line six. The ancient unit actually shares bore centers with the original 1961 Falcon six and makes up to 220 hp in the sporty XR6 model. The range tops out with the charmer pictured above: a sort-of Mustang with a back porch.
