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1. 2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS UPDATE
2. 2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS MANUAL
3. 2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS FULL
4. 2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS SERIES

Australia Managing Director, Bill Bourke, then introduced the GT, based around the success of GT versions of the Ford Cortina. Modifications to engine performance and stiffer suspension were suggested and adapted the Falcon GT went into production with the police GT variant economically fitted with Falcon 500 external appearance. Two prototype Police interceptors were given to Victoria Police for evaluation, one for the Mobile Traffic Section, and the other for the Wireless patrol. The financing by the Australian Police force for certain testing created an opportunity for Ford to take advantage of the option of the powerful V8 engine, with Ford producing the Police Interceptor Pack Falcon which the Falcon GT was built on. For the first time, Ford Australia offered a V8 engine on the range, the 289-cubic-inch engine then in use on the Ford Mustang. The car was noticeably larger compared to the XP model range.

2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS SERIES

The 1967 XR series was a major shift in the evolution of the Falcon, then still being adapted from its American counterpart for Australian release. FPV's operations ended in 2014, as part of Ford Australia's end of location production by 2016, with the launch of the last GT-F "351". This change led to the GT badge becoming a permanent fixture of the FPV range, with the aim of more closely competing against rival Holden's HSV. Both of these cars were developed by Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE), which then opted to instead establish the Ford Tickford Experience (FTE) brand as a more sophisticated alternative to high performance rival, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), by marketing the "T series" based on the AU Falcon and Fairlane range.įrom 2003, with Tickford bought out by Prodrive, FTE was replaced by the new owner's Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) joint venture with Ford Australia.

In 1992, after a 16-year absence since the last model, the badge resurfaced with the GT 25th Anniversary model based EB II series Falcon, which was followed by a GT 30th Anniversary model in 1997. An XA series HO was abandoned in the early stage of development due to public pressure in 1972 after an infamous newspaper campaign against excessive top speed.

GT-HO ("Handling Option" ) versions were released with the XW and XY Falcon series, with were essentially further modified homologation specials for motor racing. They were also offered with the 1968 XT 1969 XW, 1971 XY, 1972 XA, 1973 XB Falcon ranges.

2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS UPDATE

We’ll keep you updated and update this report with more info soon.The GT model was introduced as a performance variant of the Australian Ford Falcon XR series in 1967. On the outside the XR8 Sprint gets black side mirrors and a black roof, and quad outlet exhausts.įord Australia is expected to make a formal announcement along with releasing more images early tomorrow. In the XR6 Sprint there’s a “Prestige” setup with six speakers, while the XR8 Sprint gets a “Premium setup with nine speakers and a sub-woofer. Separating the two in terms of specification, other than the engine, is the audio unit. The calipers are painted in gold on both models.

2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS MANUAL

This is up from 12.6L/100km in the old FPV F6 (auto), and up from 13.6-13.7L/100km in the manual and auto 335kW XR8.īoth models also come with 355mm ventilated front discs clamped by Brembo six-piston fixed aluminum calipers on the front and 330mm ventilated discs with four-piston fixed calipers on the rear. The XR6 Sprint uses 12.8L/100km on the combined cycle, while the XR8 Sprint slurps 13.8 and 14L/100km depending on the transmission (manual/auto). It also gets Pirelli tyres and the firmer suspension as mentioned above, along with a “re-engineered engine, complete with a larger turbcharger, intercooler, and injectors”.Īnother aspect the website confirms is the fuel economy of both. The site confirms the XR6 Sprint with its 325kW turbo inline six will come with a “tailor-made” launch control system paired with the six-speed auto (no manual option, only XR8). It also gets firmer “S Spec” sports suspension with updated spring rates and increased damper rebound. There isn’t much more we need to know in terms of specifications and details, with Ford releasing preliminary details last week and then some leaked information surfaced earlier today.Īs confirmed earlier today, the XR8 Sprint will come with Pirelli P-Zero tyres and not the usual Dunlops, measuring 245/35 on the front and 265/35 on the rear.

2016 FORD FLACON GT SPECS FULL

It includes a full compilation of images, showing various details for the first time. Ford Australia has opened up a dedicated website for the new 2016 Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint special editions.