Images have emerged online that seem to confirm Ford Australia is readying at least one special edition; a Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint. Following trademarks for XR6 Sprint, XR6 Turbo Sprint and XR8 Sprint being lodged in April of this year, images, initially surfacing on Australian FordForums, purportedly show the XR6 Turbo […]
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Ford Australia website confirms “ultimate Falcon”?
The official Ford Australia website seems to have confirmed there is an “ultimate Falcon” coming soon, expected to be the much-rumoured XR ‘Sprint’ models. Rumours of a last hurrah performance Falcon spread like wildfire last month. PerformanceDrive asked Ford’s communications department if there was a special edition on the way, […]
For Sale: Ford XF Falcon with diesel engine conversion
You might be wondering what an old XF Falcon is doing amongst tunerific and ultra-rare exotica. Well, this isn’t your ordinary XF. This one has had Perkins diesel engine conversion. The original XF 200 and 250 crossflow engines were pushrod designs. While the low-down torque in such a lightweight body […]
Ford trademarks ‘XR6 Turbo Sprint’, final special edition?
A series of trademarks by Ford Australia has added fuel to speculation about future models, including a possible upgraded ‘final edition’ of the XR6 Turbo. The trademark, lodged on April 1st of this year (according to iPAustralia.gov.au), includes three nameplates for the Falcon; XR6 Sprint, XR6 Turbo Sprint and XR8 […]
Top 8 Aussie motoring fails
The Australian motoring industry has seen its fair share of triumphs and fine achievements over the years, but as we enter the twilight phase, let’s have a look at some of the stinkers that have tainted an otherwise proud history. Astron-engined Mitsubishi Magna While the Magna was (rightfully) regarded as […]
Ford FG X Falcon XR6 Turbo ‘Sprint’ on the way, 310kW – rumour
Ford fans will be happy to hear there could be a hot FG X XR6 Turbo on the way, potentially featuring the old FPV F6 powertrain. According a Motoring report, the local brand is planning a special send-off series of Falcons in the lead up to the nameplate’s retirement in […]
Australian vehicle sales for January 2015 – worst Falcon sales ever
The Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures are out for the first month of 2015, where we can see what models are getting the jump for the start of the year. After setting records last year, the Toyota Corolla has been knocked from top spot for January by its arch […]
Sat-nav standard on all 2015 Falcon FG X and MKII Territory, from April 1
Ford Australia has announced satellite navigation will come standard on all Falcon FG X and Territory MKII models produced from April 1. The satellite navigation feature will join in with the Ford’s new SYNC2 connectivity system and high-resolution eight-inch touch-screen that is currently standard on G6E, G6E Turbo, Falcon XR6 […]